Durant High School is a public secondary school in Durant, Oklahoma, serving grades 9, 10, 11, and 12. The school is part of the Durant Independent School District. Durant's mascot is the Lion. The high school has approximately 1,000 students, making it one of the largest high schools in Southeastern Oklahoma.
Serving 1,005 students in grades 9-12, Durant High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,005 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Durant High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Durant High School's student population of 1,005 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,005 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Year Founded
1919
Colors
White, Blue, Red
School Rankings
Durant High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Durant High School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#274 out of 1652 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
20%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
19%
20%
Black
3%
8%
White
47%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)90%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lion
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Durant High School's ranking?
Durant High School is ranked #274 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Durant High School often compared to?
Durant High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tushka High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Durant High School?
The graduation rate of Durant High School is 90%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Durant High School?
1,005 students attend Durant High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Durant High School students are White, 20% of students are American Indian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Durant High School?
Durant High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Durant High School offer ?
Durant High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Durant High School part of?
Durant High School is part of Durant School District.
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