For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 382 students in Harper County, OK.
The top ranked public schools in Harper County, OK are Laverne High School, Buffalo Elementary School and Buffalo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harper County, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 27% statewide average). Schools in Harper County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Harper County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Laverne High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
605 W Jane Jayroe Blvd
Laverne, OK 73848
(580) 921-3361
Laverne, OK 73848
(580) 921-3361
Grades: 9-12
| 133 students
Rank: #22.
Buffalo Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
605 Se 2nd
Buffalo, OK 73834
(580) 735-2448
Buffalo, OK 73834
(580) 735-2448
Grades: PK-8
| 169 students
Rank: #33.
Buffalo High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
605 Se 2nd
Buffalo, OK 73834
(580) 735-2448
Buffalo, OK 73834
(580) 735-2448
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
Harper County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 130
Buffalo, OK 73834
(580) 735-2448
Buffalo, OK 73834
(580) 735-2448
Grades: 7-8
| 32 students
615 W Jane Jayroe Blvd
Laverne, OK 73848
(580) 921-5025
Laverne, OK 73848
(580) 921-5025
Grades: PK-8
| 327 students
Po Box 40
Laverne, OK 73848
(580) 921-3361
Laverne, OK 73848
(580) 921-3361
Grades: 6-8
| 95 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Harper County, OK?
The top ranked public schools in Harper County, OK include Laverne High School, Buffalo Elementary School and Buffalo High School.
How many public schools are located in Harper County?
3 public schools are located in Harper County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harper County?
Harper County public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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