For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 218 students in Ellis County, OK.
The top ranked public high schools in Ellis County, OK are Arnett High School, Shattuck High School and Fargo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ellis County, OK public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Oklahoma public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Ellis County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Oklahoma public high schools.
Ellis County, OK public high school have a Graduation Rate of 67%, which is less than the Oklahoma average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Shattuck 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 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Ellis County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Arnett High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
102 E Haskell
Arnett, OK 73832
(580) 885-7285
Arnett, OK 73832
(580) 885-7285
Grades: 9-12
| 45 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Shattuck High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
602 South Hickory
Shattuck, OK 73858
(580) 938-2586
Shattuck, OK 73858
(580) 938-2586
Grades: 9-12
| 108 students
Rank: #33.
Fargo High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
513 S Main
Fargo, OK 73840
(580) 698-2298
Fargo, OK 73840
(580) 698-2298
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
Ellis County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
202 W Hwy 15
Gage, OK 73843
(580) 923-7909
Gage, OK 73843
(580) 923-7909
Grades: PK-8
| 62 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Ellis County, OK?
The top ranked public high schools in Ellis County, OK include Arnett High School, Shattuck High School and Fargo High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ellis County?
3 public high schools are located in Ellis County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ellis County?
Ellis County public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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