For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 790 students in Osage County, OK.
The top ranked public high schools in Osage County, OK are Shidler High School, Wynona High School and Pawhuska High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Osage County, OK public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Oklahoma public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Osage County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public high schools.
Osage County, OK public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is more than the Oklahoma average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Barnsdall High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Oklahoma or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Osage County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shidler High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
312 West 1st Street
Shidler, OK 74652
(918) 793-2461
Shidler, OK 74652
(918) 793-2461
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
Rank: #22.
Wynona High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
108 W 3rd
Wynona, OK 74084
(918) 846-2467
Wynona, OK 74084
(918) 846-2467
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
Rank: #33.
Pawhuska High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
621 East 15th Street
Pawhuska, OK 74056
(918) 287-1266
Pawhuska, OK 74056
(918) 287-1266
Grades: 9-12
| 206 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Barnsdall High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 S 8th St
Barnsdall, OK 74002
(918) 847-2721
Barnsdall, OK 74002
(918) 847-2721
Grades: 9-12
| 150 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Prue High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
104 Broadway
Prue, OK 74060
(918) 242-3351
Prue, OK 74060
(918) 242-3351
Grades: 9-12
| 86 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Woodland High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 North 6th Street
Fairfax, OK 74637
(918) 642-3295
Fairfax, OK 74637
(918) 642-3295
Grades: 9-12
| 105 students
Rank: #77.
Hominy High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 South Pettit Avenue
Hominy, OK 74035
(918) 885-2141
Hominy, OK 74035
(918) 885-2141
Grades: 9-12
| 155 students
Osage County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
621 East 15th
Pawhuska, OK 74056
(918) 287-1265
Pawhuska, OK 74056
(918) 287-1265
Grades: 7-8
| 111 students
213 South W.g. Ward
Shidler, OK 74652
(918) 793-2461
Shidler, OK 74652
(918) 793-2461
Grades: 7-8
| 42 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Osage County, OK?
The top ranked public high schools in Osage County, OK include Shidler High School, Wynona High School and Pawhuska High School.
How many public high schools are located in Osage County?
7 public high schools are located in Osage County.
What is the racial composition of students in Osage County?
Osage County public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Which public high schools in Osage County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Osage County include: Prue High School vs. Pawhuska High School, Pawhuska High School vs. Prue High School, Barnsdall High School vs. Prue High School
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