For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 197 students in Nowata, OK.
The top ranked public high school in Nowata, OK is Nowata High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nowata, OK public high school have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Oklahoma public high school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Nowata have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Oklahoma public high schools.
Nowata, OK public high school have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the Oklahoma average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nowata High School, with 70-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Oklahoma or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 65% 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 Nowata, OK (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nowata High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
707 West Osage Avenue
Nowata, OK 74048
(918) 273-2221
Nowata, OK 74048
(918) 273-2221
Grades: 9-12
| 197 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Nowata, OK?
The top ranked public high schools in Nowata, OK include Nowata High School.
How many public high schools are located in Nowata?
1 public high schools are located in Nowata.
What is the racial composition of students in Nowata?
Nowata public high schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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