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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Stephens County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 7,319 students in Stephens County, OK.
The top-ranked public schools in Stephens County, OK are Plato Elementary School, Marlow Elementary School and Marlow High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stephens County, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 28% statewide average). Schools in Stephens County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Stephens County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plato Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1011 W Plato Road
Duncan, OK 73534
(580) 255-6167
Gr: K-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Marlow Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
408 Terry Brown Ave
Marlow, OK 73055
(580) 658-3216
Gr: PK-5 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Marlow High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
510 West Main Street
Marlow, OK 73055
(580) 658-2718
Gr: 9-12 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Empire High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
276803 E 1760 Road
Duncan, OK 73533
(580) 255-7515
Gr: 9-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Velma-alma Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
901 Main Street
Velma, OK 73491
(580) 203-3702
Gr: PK-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Empire Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
276803 E 1760 Road
Duncan, OK 73533
(580) 255-4150
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
Bray-doyle High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1205 South Brooks Road
Marlow, OK 73055
(580) 658-5071
Gr: 9-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #88.
Horace Mann Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2315 N Whisenant Drive
Duncan, OK 73534
(580) 255-6530
Gr: K-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #99.
Bray-doyle Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1205 South Brooks Road
Marlow, OK 73055
(580) 658-5070
Gr: PK-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1010.
Comanche High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1030 Ash Avenue
Comanche, OK 73529
(580) 439-2933
Gr: 9-12 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1111.
Marlow Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
201 S 9th Street
Marlow, OK 73055
(580) 658-2619
Gr: 6-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1212.
Duncan High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1325 N 19th Street
Duncan, OK 73534
(580) 255-0700
Gr: 9-12 | 981 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1313.
Comanche Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1030 Ash Avenue
Comanche, OK 73529
(580) 439-2922
Gr: 6-8 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Central High Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
274801 Broncho Rd
Marlow, OK 73055
(580) 658-2970
Gr: PK-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1200 West Hickory
Duncan, OK 73534
(580) 255-7146
Gr: K-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1616.
Velma-alma Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Main Street
Velma, OK 73491
(580) 203-3701
Gr: 6-8 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1717.
Comanche Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1030 Ash Avenue
Comanche, OK 73529
(580) 439-2911
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1818.
Velma-alma High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Main Street
Velma, OK 73491
(580) 203-3701
Gr: 9-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1919.
Central High High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
274801 Broncho Rd
Marlow, OK 73055
(580) 658-2929
Gr: 9-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2020.
Grandview Public School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
277062 E 1840 Rd
Comanche, OK 73529
(580) 439-2467
Gr: PK-8 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2121.
Duncan Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 Chisholm Trail Parkway
Duncan, OK 73534
(580) 470-8106
Gr: 6-8 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2222.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2204 West Oak Avenue
Duncan, OK 73534
(580) 255-1324
Gr: K-5 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2323.
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
800 E Chestnut Avenue
Duncan, OK 73534
(580) 255-8107
Gr: K-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2424.
Central High Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
274801 Broncho Rd
Marlow, OK 73055
(580) 658-6858
Gr: 6-8 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2525.
Empire Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
276803 E 1760 Road
Duncan, OK 73533
(580) 255-7515
Gr: 6-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Will Rogers Pre-k Center
2413 N 13th Street
Duncan, OK 73534
(580) 255-9012
Gr: PK | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Stephens County, OK?
The top-ranked public schools in Stephens County, OK include Plato Elementary School, Marlow Elementary School and Marlow High School.
How many public schools are located in Stephens County?
26 public schools are located in Stephens County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stephens County?
Stephens County public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public schools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Stephens County are often viewed compared to one another?

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