For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 458 students in Nowata County, OK.
The top ranked public high schools in Nowata County, OK are Oklahoma Union High School, South Coffeyville High School and Nowata High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nowata County, OK public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Oklahoma public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Nowata County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Oklahoma public high schools.
Nowata County, OK public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Oklahoma average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Oklahoma Union High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Oklahoma or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Nowata County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oklahoma Union High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rural Route 1 # 377-7
S Coffeyville, OK 74072
(918) 255-6550
S Coffeyville, OK 74072
(918) 255-6550
Grades: 9-12
| 181 students
Rank: #22.
South Coffeyville High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 E 5th
S Coffeyville, OK 74072
(918) 255-6087
S Coffeyville, OK 74072
(918) 255-6087
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
Rank: #33.
Nowata High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
707 West Osage Avenue
Nowata, OK 74048
(918) 273-2221
Nowata, OK 74048
(918) 273-2221
Grades: 9-12
| 197 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Nowata County, OK?
The top ranked public high schools in Nowata County, OK include Oklahoma Union High School, South Coffeyville High School and Nowata High School.
How many public high schools are located in Nowata County?
3 public high schools are located in Nowata County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nowata County?
Nowata County public high schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Which public high schools in Nowata County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Nowata County include: South Coffeyville High School vs. Oklahoma Union High School, Nowata High School vs. Oklahoma Union High School, Oklahoma Union High School vs. South Coffeyville High School
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