For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,630 students in Payne County, OK.
The top ranked public high schools in Payne County, OK are Stillwater High School, Stillwater Junior High School and Perkins-tryon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Payne County, OK public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Oklahoma public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Payne County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Oklahoma public high schools.
Payne County, OK public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Oklahoma average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cushing 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 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Payne County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stillwater High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1224 North Husband
Stillwater, OK 74075
(405) 533-6450
Stillwater, OK 74075
(405) 533-6450
Grades: 10-12
| 1,339 students
Rank: #22.
Stillwater Junior High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1900 North Skyline Street
Stillwater, OK 74075
(405) 533-6420
Stillwater, OK 74075
(405) 533-6420
Grades: 8-9
| 936 students
Rank: #33.
Perkins-tryon High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1003 E Hwy 33
Perkins, OK 74059
(405) 547-5724
Perkins, OK 74059
(405) 547-5724
Grades: 9-12
| 457 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Ripley High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
403 E Cook St
Ripley, OK 74062
(918) 372-4245
Ripley, OK 74062
(918) 372-4245
Grades: 9-12
| 144 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Yale High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
315 East Chicago Avenue
Yale, OK 74085
(918) 387-2434
Yale, OK 74085
(918) 387-2434
Grades: 9-12
| 119 students
Rank: #66.
Cushing High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1700 East Walnut Street
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 225-6622
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 225-6622
Grades: 9-12
| 529 students
Rank: #77.
Glencoe High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 East Lone Chimney
Glencoe, OK 74032
(580) 669-2261
Glencoe, OK 74032
(580) 669-2261
Grades: 9-12
| 106 students
Payne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2601 North Linwood Avenue
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 225-4497
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 225-4497
Grades: K-5
| 180 students
1601 South Harmony Road
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 225-4697
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 225-4697
Grades: K-5
| 271 students
610 South Noble Avenue
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 225-4433
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 225-4433
Grades: K-5
| 140 students
1919 South Kings Highway
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 225-1635
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 225-1635
Grades: K-5
| 253 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Payne County, OK?
The top ranked public high schools in Payne County, OK include Stillwater High School, Stillwater Junior High School and Perkins-tryon High School.
How many public high schools are located in Payne County?
7 public high schools are located in Payne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Payne County?
Payne County public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Which public high schools in Payne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Payne County include: Stillwater High School vs. Perkins-tryon High School, Perkins-tryon High School vs. Stillwater High School, Cushing High School vs. Perkins-tryon High School
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