For the 2026 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ryan High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1201 E Washington
Ryan, OK 73565
(580) 324-3265
Ryan, OK 73565
(580) 324-3265
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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) 409-2815
Ringling, OK 73456
(580) 409-2815
Gr: 10-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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) 409-2815
Ringling, OK 73456
(580) 409-2815
Gr: 7-9 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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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