For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 146 students in Velma, OK.
The top-ranked public high school in Velma, OK is Velma-alma High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Velma, OK public high school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Oklahoma public high school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Velma have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public high schools.
Velma, OK public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Oklahoma average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Velma-alma 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 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Velma, OK (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Velma-alma High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 Main Street
Velma, OK 73491
(580) 203-3701
Velma, OK 73491
(580) 203-3701
Gr: 9-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Velma, OK?
The top-ranked public high schools in Velma, OK include Velma-alma High School.
How many public high schools are located in Velma?
1 public high schools are located in Velma.
What is the racial composition of students in Velma?
Velma public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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