For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,356 students in Carter County, OK.
The top ranked public high schools in Carter County, OK are Springer High School, Plainview High School and Lone Grove High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carter County, OK public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Oklahoma public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Carter County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public high schools.
Carter County, OK public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Oklahoma average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lone Grove High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Oklahoma or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Carter County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Springer High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16624 Us Hwy 77
Springer, OK 73458
(580) 653-2471
Springer, OK 73458
(580) 653-2471
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
Rank: #22.
Plainview High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1140 South Plainview Road
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-5877
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-5877
Grades: 9-12
| 424 students
Rank: #33.
Lone Grove High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6218 Meridian Rd
Lone Grove, OK 73443
(580) 657-3131
Lone Grove, OK 73443
(580) 657-3131
Grades: 9-12
| 386 students
Rank: #44.
Dickson High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4762 State Highway 199
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 226-0633
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 226-0633
Grades: 9-12
| 375 students
Rank: #55.
Fox High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20214 St Hwy 76
Fox, OK 73435
(580) 366-0301
Fox, OK 73435
(580) 366-0301
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Healdton High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2763 Texas Street
Healdton, OK 73438
(580) 229-0540
Healdton, OK 73438
(580) 229-0540
Grades: 9-12
| 158 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Wilson High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1860 Hewitt Road
Wilson, OK 73463
(580) 668-2306
Wilson, OK 73463
(580) 668-2306
Grades: 9-12
| 162 students
Rank: #88.
Ardmore High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Veterans Blvd
Ardmore, OK 73402
(580) 226-7680
Ardmore, OK 73402
(580) 226-7680
Grades: 9-12
| 747 students
Carter County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
600 East St N.w.
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-2473
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-2473
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
Po Box 1330
Lone Grove, OK 73443
(580) 657-2419
Lone Grove, OK 73443
(580) 657-2419
Grades: 8-9
| 229 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Carter County, OK?
The top ranked public high schools in Carter County, OK include Springer High School, Plainview High School and Lone Grove High School.
How many public high schools are located in Carter County?
8 public high schools are located in Carter County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carter County?
Carter County public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Which public high schools in Carter County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Carter County include: Ardmore High School vs. Dickson High School, Healdton High School vs. Fox High School, Dickson High School vs. Ardmore High School
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