For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,210 students in Kay County, OK.
The top ranked public high schools in Kay County, OK are Ponca City High School, Tonkawa High School and Blackwell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kay County, OK public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Oklahoma public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Kay County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Oklahoma public high schools.
Kay County, OK public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Oklahoma average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tonkawa High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Oklahoma or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public high school average of 53% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Kay County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ponca City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
927 North Fifth
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-9500
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-9500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,427 students
Rank: #22.
Tonkawa High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 East North Avenue
Tonkawa, OK 74653
(580) 628-2566
Tonkawa, OK 74653
(580) 628-2566
Grades: 9-12
| 216 students
Rank: #33.
Blackwell High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
303 East Coolidge Avenue
Blackwell, OK 74631
(580) 363-3553
Blackwell, OK 74631
(580) 363-3553
Grades: 9-12
| 331 students
Rank: #44.
Newkirk High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
625 West South Street
Newkirk, OK 74647
(580) 362-6241
Newkirk, OK 74647
(580) 362-6241
Grades: 9-12
| 236 students
Kay County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
601 S 7th
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8030
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8030
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
304 Vinnedge Avenue
Blackwell, OK 74631
(580) 363-4175
Blackwell, OK 74631
(580) 363-4175
Grades: PK-K
| 210 students
904 Washunga
Kaw City, OK 74641
(580) 269-2911
Kaw City, OK 74641
(580) 269-2911
Grades: PK-6
| 36 students
400 Kimmell
Braman, OK 74632
(580) 362-2388
Braman, OK 74632
(580) 362-2388
Grades: PK-8
| 60 students
502 E. College
Blackwell, OK 74631
(580) 363-4175
Blackwell, OK 74631
(580) 363-4175
Grades: PK-1
| 340 students
723 W. College
Blackwell, OK 74631
(580) 363-3197
Blackwell, OK 74631
(580) 363-3197
Grades: 2-3
| 255 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Kay County, OK?
The top ranked public high schools in Kay County, OK include Ponca City High School, Tonkawa High School and Blackwell High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kay County?
4 public high schools are located in Kay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kay County?
Kay County public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public high schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Which public high schools in Kay County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Kay County include: Blackwell High School vs. Ponca City High School, Blackwell High School vs. Newkirk High School, Ponca City High School vs. Blackwell High School
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