For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 213 students in Harper County, OK.
The top ranked public high schools in Harper County, OK are Laverne High School and Buffalo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harper County, OK public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Oklahoma public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Harper County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Oklahoma public high schools.
Harper County, OK public high school have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the Oklahoma average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Laverne 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 44% 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 Harper County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Laverne High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
605 W Jane Jayroe Blvd
Laverne, OK 73848
(580) 921-3361
Laverne, OK 73848
(580) 921-3361
Grades: 9-12
| 133 students
Rank: #22.
Buffalo High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
605 Se 2nd
Buffalo, OK 73834
(580) 735-2448
Buffalo, OK 73834
(580) 735-2448
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
Harper County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 130
Buffalo, OK 73834
(580) 735-2448
Buffalo, OK 73834
(580) 735-2448
Grades: 7-8
| 32 students
615 W Jane Jayroe Blvd
Laverne, OK 73848
(580) 921-5025
Laverne, OK 73848
(580) 921-5025
Grades: PK-8
| 327 students
Po Box 40
Laverne, OK 73848
(580) 921-3361
Laverne, OK 73848
(580) 921-3361
Grades: 6-8
| 95 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Harper County, OK?
The top ranked public high schools in Harper County, OK include Laverne High School and Buffalo High School.
How many public high schools are located in Harper County?
2 public high schools are located in Harper County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harper County?
Harper County public high schools minority enrollment is 44% 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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