For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 604 students in Washita County, OK.
The top-ranked public high schools in Washita County, OK are Canute High School, Cordell High School and Burns Flat-dill City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washita County, OK public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Oklahoma public high school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Washita County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Oklahoma public high schools.
Washita County, OK public high school have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the Oklahoma average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Burns Flat-dill City High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Oklahoma or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Washita County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canute High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
216 East Walk Street
Canute, OK 73626
(580) 472-3295
Canute, OK 73626
(580) 472-3295
Gr: 9-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Cordell High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
606 East Third St
Cordell, OK 73632
(580) 832-3420
Cordell, OK 73632
(580) 832-3420
Gr: 9-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Burns Flat-dill City High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
306 Hwy 44
Burns Flat, OK 73624
(580) 562-4846
Burns Flat, OK 73624
(580) 562-4846
Gr: 9-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Blanche Thomas High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
708 E Washington
Sentinel, OK 73664
(580) 393-2112
Sentinel, OK 73664
(580) 393-2112
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Washita County, OK?
The top-ranked public high schools in Washita County, OK include Canute High School, Cordell High School and Burns Flat-dill City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Washita County?
5 public high schools are located in Washita County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washita County?
Washita County public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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