For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 370 students in Jefferson County, OK.
The top ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, OK are Ryan High School, Waurika High School and Ringling High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, OK public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Oklahoma public high school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public high schools.
Jefferson County, OK public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is more than the Oklahoma average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Waurika High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Oklahoma or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Jefferson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ryan High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1201 E Washington
Ryan, OK 73565
(580) 757-2296
Ryan, OK 73565
(580) 757-2296
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
Rank: #22.
Waurika High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 East Florida Avenue
Waurika, OK 73573
(580) 228-2341
Waurika, OK 73573
(580) 228-2341
Grades: 9-12
| 138 students
Rank: #33.
Ringling High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
706 Unit A N 5th Street
Ringling, OK 73456
(580) 662-2386
Ringling, OK 73456
(580) 662-2386
Grades: 10-12
| 85 students
Rank: #44.
Ringling Junior High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
706 Unit A N 5th Street
Ringling, OK 73456
(580) 662-2386
Ringling, OK 73456
(580) 662-2386
Grades: 7-9
| 72 students
Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
340 Apache Ave
Terral, OK 73569
(580) 437-2244
Terral, OK 73569
(580) 437-2244
Grades: PK-8
| 32 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, OK?
The top ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, OK include Ryan High School, Waurika High School and Ringling High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jefferson County?
4 public high schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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