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Best Payne County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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, Yale 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 19%), 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 88%, which is more than the Oklahoma average of 80%.
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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stillwater High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1224 North Husband
Stillwater, OK 74075
(405) 533-6450
Gr: 10-12 | 1,341 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Yale High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
315 East Chicago Avenue
Yale, OK 74085
(918) 387-2434
Gr: 9-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Perkins-tryon High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1003 E Hwy 33
Perkins, OK 74059
(405) 547-5724
Gr: 9-12 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Stillwater Junior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1900 North Skyline Street
Stillwater, OK 74075
(405) 533-6420
Gr: 8-9 | 910 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Ripley High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
403 E Cook St
Ripley, OK 74062
(918) 372-4245
Gr: 9-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Cushing High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1700 East Walnut Street
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 225-6622
Gr: 9-12 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
Glencoe High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
201 East Lone Chimney
Glencoe, OK 74032
(580) 669-2261
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

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, Yale 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?

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