For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 2,487 students in Pontotoc County, OK.
The top ranked public high schools in Pontotoc County, OK are Latta High School, Byng Junior High School and Byng High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pontotoc County, OK public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Oklahoma public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Pontotoc County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public high schools.
Pontotoc County, OK public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Oklahoma average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Allen 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 55% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public high school average of 53% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Pontotoc County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Latta High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13925 County Road 1560
Ada, OK 74820
(580) 332-3300
Ada, OK 74820
(580) 332-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 202 students
Rank: #22.
Byng Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
214 Stokes Drive
Ada, OK 74820
(580) 310-6744
Ada, OK 74820
(580) 310-6744
Grades: 7-9
| 357 students
Rank: #33.
Byng High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
214 Stokes Drive
Ada, OK 74820
(580) 310-6733
Ada, OK 74820
(580) 310-6733
Grades: 10-12
| 278 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Roff High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 N Broadway
Roff, OK 74865
(580) 456-7252
Roff, OK 74865
(580) 456-7252
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Stonewall High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 South Highschool
Stonewall, OK 74871
(580) 265-4242
Stonewall, OK 74871
(580) 265-4242
Grades: 9-12
| 123 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Vanoss High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4665 County Road 1555
Ada, OK 74820
(580) 759-2503
Ada, OK 74820
(580) 759-2503
Grades: 9-12
| 167 students
Rank: #77.
Ada High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Stadium Drive
Ada, OK 74820
(580) 310-7220
Ada, OK 74820
(580) 310-7220
Grades: 10-12
| 540 students
Rank: #88.
Allen High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
109 N Denver
Allen, OK 74825
(580) 857-2417
Allen, OK 74825
(580) 857-2417
Grades: 9-12
| 134 students
Rank: #99.
Ada Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
223 West 18th Street
Ada, OK 74820
(580) 310-7260
Ada, OK 74820
(580) 310-7260
Grades: 7-9
| 606 students
Pontotoc County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 29
Fittstown, OK 74842
(580) 777-2225
Fittstown, OK 74842
(580) 777-2225
Grades: PK-8
| 52 students
Po Box 29
Fittstown, OK 74842
(580) 777-2240
Fittstown, OK 74842
(580) 777-2240
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students
9660 State Hwy 19
Ada, OK 74820
(580) 332-7800
Ada, OK 74820
(580) 332-7800
Grades: PK-8
| 106 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pontotoc County, OK?
The top ranked public high schools in Pontotoc County, OK include Latta High School, Byng Junior High School and Byng High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pontotoc County?
9 public high schools are located in Pontotoc County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pontotoc County?
Pontotoc County public high schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public high schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Which public high schools in Pontotoc County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Pontotoc County include: Byng High School vs. Ada High School, Vanoss High School vs. Roff High School, Roff High School vs. Vanoss High School
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