Best Schools in Stephens County, OK
Stephens County, OK has 44 public schools (14 high, 10 middle, 19 elementary) serving 10,124 students. On average they score 26% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in Stephens County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Stephens County, OK
The top high schools in Stephens County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marlow Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marlow • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 377 Students
2. Sterling Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sterling • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 110 Students
3. Velma-alma Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Velma-alma • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 143 Students
4. Duncan Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Duncan • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 946 Students
5. Temple Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Temple • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 47 Students
6. Waurika Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waurika • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 125 Students
7. Fox Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fox • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 49 Students
8. Bray-doyle Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bray-doyle • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 64 Students
9. Empire Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Empire • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 148 Students
10. Comanche Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Comanche • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 282 Students
Best Middle Schools in Stephens County, OK
The top middle schools in Stephens County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Empire Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Empire • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 109 Students
2. Marlow Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marlow • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 317 Students
3. Duncan Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Duncan • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 753 Students
4. Elmore City Jhs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elmore City-pernell • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 107 Students
5. Walters Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walters • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 140 Students
6. Comanche Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Comanche • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 190 Students
7. Waurika Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waurika • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 100 Students
8. Velma-alma Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Velma-alma • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 102 Students
9. Central High Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central High • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 92 Students
10. Ringling Jhs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ringling • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 87 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Stephens County, OK
The top elementary schools in Stephens County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marlow Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marlow • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 759 Students
2. Bray-doyle Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bray-doyle • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 198 Students
3. Empire Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Empire • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 265 Students
4. Plato Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Duncan • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 290 Students
5. Grandview Public School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grandview • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 93 Students
6. Walters Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walters • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 274 Students
7. Horace Mann Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Duncan • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 342 Students
8. Waurika Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waurika • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 231 Students
9. Emerson Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Duncan • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 357 Students
10. Velma-alma Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Velma-alma • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 220 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Stephens County, OK
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Stephens County, OK has a total population of 42,848 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Stephens County, OK
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Stephens County, OK.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.90 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.00 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.90 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Stephens County, OK.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Stephens County, OK.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Stephens County, OK Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Stephens County, OK
How many schools are in Stephens County, OK?
Stephens County, OK has 44 public schools: 14 high schools, 10 middle schools and 19 elementary schools, serving 10,124 students in total.
How do schools in Stephens County perform on state tests?
On average, 44 schools in Stephens County score 26% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in Stephens County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Stephens County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Stephens County
4 places in Stephens County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
School districts (6)
- Duncan (8 schools)
- Central High (3 schools)
- Comanche (3 schools)
- Empire (3 schools)
- Marlow (3 schools)
- Velma-Alma (3 schools)