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Best Carter County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,356 students in Carter County, OK.
The top-ranked public high schools in Carter County, OK are Springer High School, Lone Grove High School and Plainview High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carter County, OK public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Oklahoma public high school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Carter County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public high schools.
Carter County, OK public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Oklahoma average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lone Grove 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 49% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Best Public High Schools in Carter County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Springer High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16624 Us Hwy 77
Springer, OK 73458
(580) 653-2471
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Lone Grove High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6218 Meridian Rd
Lone Grove, OK 73443
(580) 657-3131
Gr: 9-12 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Plainview High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1140 South Plainview Road
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-5877
Gr: 9-12 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Dickson High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4762 State Highway 199
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 226-0633
Gr: 9-12 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Fox High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
20214 St Hwy 76
Fox, OK 73435
(580) 366-0301
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Wilson High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1860 Hewitt Road
Wilson, OK 73463
(580) 668-2306
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Healdton High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2763 Texas Street
Healdton, OK 73438
(580) 229-0540
Gr: 9-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #88.
Ardmore High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Veterans Blvd
Ardmore, OK 73402
(580) 226-7680
Gr: 9-12 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Carter County, OK?
The top-ranked public high schools in Carter County, OK include Springer High School, Lone Grove High School and Plainview High School.
How many public high schools are located in Carter County?
8 public high schools are located in Carter County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carter County?
Carter County public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Which public high schools in Carter County are often viewed compared to one another?

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