For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 2,048 students in Pittsburg County, OK.
The top ranked public high schools in Pittsburg County, OK are Pittsburg High School, Crowder High School and Kiowa High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pittsburg County, OK public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Oklahoma public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Pittsburg County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public high schools.
Pittsburg County, OK public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the Oklahoma average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Crowder High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Oklahoma or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 53% 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 Pittsburg County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pittsburg High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 West Grand
Pittsburg, OK 74560
(918) 432-5513
Pittsburg, OK 74560
(918) 432-5513
Grades: 9-12
| 59 students
Rank: #22.
Crowder High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Bond Street
Crowder, OK 74430
(918) 334-3203
Crowder, OK 74430
(918) 334-3203
Grades: 9-12
| 95 students
Rank: #33.
Kiowa High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
406 E 8th Street
Kiowa, OK 74553
(918) 432-5641
Kiowa, OK 74553
(918) 432-5641
Grades: 9-12
| 86 students
Rank: #44.
Mcalester High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Buffalo Drive
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-4776
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-4776
Grades: 9-12
| 1,013 students
Rank: #55.
Indianola High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 South Hwy 113
Indianola, OK 74442
(918) 558-0800
Indianola, OK 74442
(918) 558-0800
Grades: 9-12
| 108 students
Rank: #66.
Hartshorne High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
520 South Fifth Street
Hartshorne, OK 74547
(918) 297-2536
Hartshorne, OK 74547
(918) 297-2536
Grades: 9-12
| 226 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Canadian High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Sw Belt
Canadian, OK 74425
(918) 339-2705
Canadian, OK 74425
(918) 339-2705
Grades: 9-12
| 134 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Quinton High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 N J Street
Quinton, OK 74561
(918) 469-3309
Quinton, OK 74561
(918) 469-3309
Grades: 9-12
| 113 students
Rank: #99.
Haileyville High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
209 Riley Street
Haileyville, OK 74546
(918) 297-2626
Haileyville, OK 74546
(918) 297-2626
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
Rank: #1010.
Savanna High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9567 South Us Hwy 69
Savanna, OK 74565
(918) 548-3777
Savanna, OK 74565
(918) 548-3777
Grades: 9-12
| 132 students
Pittsburg County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1 Belt St
Canadian, OK 74425
(918) 339-7251
Canadian, OK 74425
(918) 339-7251
Grades: 6-8
| 93 students
520 East Smith
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-0588
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-0588
Grades: 1-4
| 168 students
Hcr 74 1025
Hartshorne, OK 74547
(918) 297-2518
Hartshorne, OK 74547
(918) 297-2518
Grades: 1-6
| 54 students
301 East Van Buren
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-6465
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-6465
Grades: 1-4
| 217 students
Po Box 1027
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-3395
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-3395
Grades: PK-K
| 108 students
501 South C Street
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-5963
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-5963
Grades: PK
| 168 students
1100 East South Street
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-5445
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-5445
Grades: 7-8
| 439 students
700 South 6th Street
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-0265
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-0265
Grades: K
| 124 students
600 West Madison
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-6229
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-6229
Grades: K
| 186 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pittsburg County, OK?
The top ranked public high schools in Pittsburg County, OK include Pittsburg High School, Crowder High School and Kiowa High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pittsburg County?
10 public high schools are located in Pittsburg County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pittsburg County?
Pittsburg County public high schools minority enrollment is 53% 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 Pittsburg County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Pittsburg County include: Crowder High School vs. Canadian High School, Kiowa High School vs. Savanna High School, Canadian High School vs. Crowder High School
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