For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 603 students in Latimer County, OK.
The top-ranked public high schools in Latimer County, OK are Red Oak High School, Wilburton High School and Buffalo Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Latimer County, OK public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Oklahoma public high school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Latimer County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public high schools.
Latimer County, OK public high school have a Graduation Rate of 70%, which is less than the Oklahoma average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Buffalo Valley 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 Latimer County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Red Oak High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
404 North Main
Red Oak, OK 74563
(918) 754-2283
Red Oak, OK 74563
(918) 754-2283
Gr: 9-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Wilburton High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 West Blair Avenue
Wilburton, OK 74578
(918) 465-3125
Wilburton, OK 74578
(918) 465-3125
Gr: 9-12 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Buffalo Valley High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4384 Southeast Highway 63
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 942-9225
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 942-9225
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Talihina High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 1st Street
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 567-2259
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 567-2259
Gr: 9-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Latimer County, OK?
The top-ranked public high schools in Latimer County, OK include Red Oak High School, Wilburton High School and Buffalo Valley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Latimer County?
4 public high schools are located in Latimer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Latimer County?
Latimer 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 Latimer County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Latimer County include: Talihina High School vs. Wilburton High School, Wilburton High School vs. Talihina High School
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