Best Kay County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,253 students in Kay County, OK.
The top-ranked public high schools in Kay County, OK are Blackwell High School, Ponca City High School and Tonkawa 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 19% (versus the Oklahoma public high school average of 19%), 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 81%, which is more than the Oklahoma average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Newkirk 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 41% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Best Public High Schools in Kay County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blackwell High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
303 East Coolidge Avenue
Blackwell, OK 74631
(580) 363-3553
Gr: 9-12 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Ponca City High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
927 North Fifth
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-9500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,498 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Tonkawa High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 East North Avenue
Tonkawa, OK 74653
(580) 628-2566
Gr: 9-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Newkirk High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
625 West South Street
Newkirk, OK 74647
(580) 362-6241
Gr: 9-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

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 Blackwell High School, Ponca City High School and Tonkawa 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 41% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public high schools average of 55% (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: Ponca City High School vs. Blackwell High School

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