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Hennessey High School

Q: Is Hennessey High School a good school?

Hennessey High School ranks 284 th of 463 Oklahoma high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

284^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 463 Oklahoma High Schools

Better than 39% of Oklahoma high schools

Summary

Hennessey High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Hennessey, Oklahoma, with a total enrollment of 246 students. The school is part of the Hennessey School District, which is ranked 178 out of 452 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hennessey High School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 63rd out of 431 Oklahoma high schools in 2023-2024 (4-star rating) to 316th out of 439 in 2022-2023 (1-star rating). This variability suggests inconsistent academic performance across different years. The school has seen significant differences in the achievement of various student subgroups, with male students performing exceptionally well, ranking 24th out of 361 Oklahoma high schools in 2023-2024 with a 5-star rating. However, the Hispanic and White student groups have struggled, with the White student group dropping to 268th out of 350 in 2022-2023. The school's graduation rate has remained relatively high, ranging from 81.1% in 2022-2023 to 91.2% in 2023-2024.

Compared to nearby schools, Drummond High School has consistently outperformed Hennessey High School in terms of statewide ranking and test scores. Drummond High School ranked 22nd out of 463 Oklahoma high schools in 2024-2025 and had significantly higher proficiency rates in core academic subjects. Additionally, Hennessey High School has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, which may be a contributing factor to its academic performance. The school also serves a population with a high percentage of students from low-income families, which can impact student learning and outcomes.

243

Students ?

14.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,182

Per pupil spending ?

71.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

707 East Oklahoma Street
Hennessey, OK 73742-3742

(405) 853-4394

District: Hennessey

Feeder schools for Hennessey High School:

Elementary:	Hennessey Lower Elementary School
Middle:	Hennessey Upper Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

50.2%

White:

42.8%

Two or more races:

6.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 18th percentile in 2021 → 39th in 2025

Strengths

✓91% graduate in 4 years — above the Oklahoma average (82%)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 39th (2025) from a 18th-percentile low (2021)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Oklahoma average (24% vs 31% meeting standards)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Mathematics scores 12 pts below the Oklahoma average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school24%

District avg32%

Oklahoma avg31%

284^th of 463

Oklahoma public high schools ?

Bottom 39%▼ down 22 pts since 2015

From top 39% (2015) to bottom 39% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

178^th of 452Hennessey among Oklahoma districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	38.1	284 of 463	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	81.1	63 of 431	85.4%	★★★★☆
2023	31.4	316 of 439	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	23.2	253 of 307	17.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	50.7	91 of 197	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	48.7	136 of 251	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2015	66.6	177 of 449	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	70.6	102 of 424	75.9%	★★★★☆
2010	57.9	176 of 431	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	55.3	197 of 428	54.0%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2024	57.0	119 of 333	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	45.0	191 of 353	45.9%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	16.2	90 of 101	10.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	53.6	60 of 145	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	34.7	87 of 129	32.6%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	36.3	249 of 374	33.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	92.5	22 of 370	94.1%	★★★★★
2023	38.9	243 of 380	36.1%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2024	92.4	24 of 361	93.4%	★★★★★
2023	21.4	291 of 355	18.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2023	32.4	129 of 184	29.9%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2024	86.3	31 of 346	91.0%	★★★★★
2023	27.4	268 of 350	23.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	29.8	147 of 196	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2024)93rd percentile+8 vs school

White (2024)91st percentile+6 vs school

Female (2024)64th percentile-21 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)33rd percentile-5 vs school

Special Education (2023)30th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2025)11th percentile-28 vs school

By subject vs Oklahoma (2024-2025) ?

U.S. History34%-8 vs state

English Language Arts I26%~ state avg

Science20%-10 vs state

Mathematics14%-12 vs state

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Schools Near Hennessey High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2025)		OSTP Mathematics (2025)		OSTP Science (2025)		OSTP U.S. History (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSTP English Language Arts I 11th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I All Grades	OSTP Mathematics 11th Grade	OSTP Mathematics All Grades	OSTP Science 11th Grade	OSTP Science All Grades	OSTP U.S. History 11th Grade	OSTP U.S. History All Grades	Total
Hennessey High School	Public	9-12	707 East Oklahoma Street	Hennessey	73742	Kingfisher County	Hennessey	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 853-4394	243	17	14.6	71.2%	104 (42.8%)	0 (0.0%)	122 (50.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.2%)	38.1	284^th of 463 public high schools	38.7%		81.1	63^rd of 431 public high schools	85.4%	221	26.0	26.0	14.0	14.0	20.0	20.0	34.0	34.0	$18,182
Dover High School	Public	9-12	201 North Taylor	Dover	73734	Kingfisher County	Dover	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 828-4204	63	7	8.7	61.9%	35 (55.6%)	2 (3.2%)	20 (31.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (9.5%)	38	287^th of 463 public high schools	38.0%		57.7	158^th of 431 public high schools	63.3%	129	42.0	42.0	8.0	8.0	12.0	12.0	35.0	35.0	$29,029
Waukomis High School	Public	9-12	1818 West Wood Rd	Waukomis	73773	Garfield County	Waukomis	No	(n/a)	No	No	(580) 758-3245	117	10	12.2	62.4%	103 (88.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.8%)	48.6	223^rd of 463 public high schools	51.8%		34.1	286^th of 431 public high schools	33.6%	63	32.0	32.0	29.0	29.0	16.0	16.0	32.0	32.0	$14,429
Pioneer-Pleasant Vale High School	Public	9-12	6520 East Wood Road	Waukomis	73773	Garfield County	Pioneer-Pleasant Vale	No	(n/a)	No	No	(580) 758-3282	118	9	13.3	59.3%	94 (79.7%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (15.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.5%)	68.4	112^th of 463 public high schools	75.8%		66.4	118^th of 431 public high schools	72.6%	6	41.0	41.0	21.0	21.0	22.0	22.0	53.0	53.0	$20,109
Drummond High School	Public	9-12	South Hwy 132	Drummond	73735	Garfield County	Drummond	No	(n/a)	No	No	(580) 493-2271	115	7	16.9	38.3%	92 (80.0%)	1 (0.9%)	19 (16.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	92.8	22^nd of 463 public high schools	95.2%		87.4	41^st of 431 public high schools	90.5%	19	51.0	51.0	45.0	45.0	42.0	42.0	58.0	58.0	$13,882
Kingfisher High School	Public	9-12	1500 South 13th Street	Kingfisher	73750	Kingfisher County	Kingfisher	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 375-4191	401	37	10.9	48.6%	234 (58.4%)	2 (0.5%)	95 (23.7%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (14.2%)	54.6	182^nd of 463 public high schools	60.7%		85.3	47^th of 431 public high schools	89.1%	135	50.0	50.0	22.0	22.0	14.0	14.0	33.0	33.0	$19,584
Enid High School	Public	9-12	611 West Wabash Avenue	Enid	73701	Garfield County	Enid	No	(n/a)	No	No	(580) 366-8300	2,157	116	18.5	74.1%	894 (41.4%)	61 (2.8%)	698 (32.4%)	27 (1.3%)	33 (1.5%)	254 (11.8%)	190 (8.8%)	33.9	316^th of 463 public high schools	31.7%		37.5	262^nd of 431 public high schools	39.2%	54	32.0	32.0	8.0	8.0	15.0	15.0	36.0	36.0	$11,030

Frequently Asked Questions about Hennessey High School

What district is Hennessey High School in?

Hennessey

How many students attend Hennessey High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 243 students attended Hennessey High School.

Is Hennessey High School a good school?

Hennessey High School ranks 284^th of 463 Oklahoma high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Hennessey High School?

Students at Hennessey High School are 50% Hispanic, 43% White, 6% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Hennessey High School?

Hennessey High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hennessey Lower Elementary School
Middle : Hennessey Upper Elementary School

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