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Wellston High School

Public Grades 9-12

44^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 463 Oklahoma High Schools

Better than 90% of Oklahoma high schools

Summary

Wellston High School is a public high school in Wellston, Oklahoma, serving 131 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Wellston School District, which is ranked 97 out of 452 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wellston High School consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency, with 50% of students scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts, 30% in Mathematics, and 44% in Science in the 2024-2025 school year. The school also maintains a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 69.4% to 82.2% over the past few years, on par with or exceeding the state average. Despite serving a higher proportion of low-socioeconomic status students, with 61.83% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Wellston High School's academic performance and graduation rates remain strong, indicating effective support and resources for these students.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Choctaw High School, Wellston High School outperforms in academic proficiency, graduation rates, and student-teacher ratio. Wellston High School's spending per student ($10,733 in 2018-2019) is also higher than the state average, which may contribute to its strong academic performance and support for students. The school has shown a steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 254th out of 424 Oklahoma high schools in 2010-2011 to 44th out of 463 in 2024-2025, with a consistent 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

124

Students ?

16.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,068

Per pupil spending ?

58.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

700 Birch
Wellston, OK 74881-4881

(405) 356-2533

District: Wellston

Feeder schools for Wellston High School:

Elementary:	Wellston Elementary School
Middle:	Wellston Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.4%

Two or more races:

18.5%

Hispanic:

4.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 78th percentile in 2009 → 90th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Oklahoma average (42% vs 31% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 10% of Oklahoma high schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 12 percentile points since 2009

Worth a look

!Graduation rate below the Oklahoma average (69% vs 82%)

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school42%

District avg37%

Oklahoma avg31%

44^th of 463

Oklahoma public high schools ?

Top 10%▼ down 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

97^th of 452Wellston 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	84.1	44 of 463	90.5%	★★★★★
2024	83.1	56 of 431	87.0%	★★★★☆
2023	73.9	84 of 439	80.9%	★★★★☆
2022	73.1	67 of 350	80.9%	★★★★☆
2021	82.8	36 of 307	88.3%	★★★★☆
2017	78.1	27 of 197	86.3%	★★★★☆
2015	83.7	40 of 449	91.1%	★★★★★
2011	46.7	254 of 424	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	22.9	376 of 431	12.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	72.7	96 of 428	77.6%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2024	62.5	103 of 333	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	73.1	72 of 353	79.6%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	79.4	42 of 374	88.8%	★★★★☆
2024	91.5	24 of 370	93.5%	★★★★★
2023	74.5	63 of 380	83.4%	★★★★☆
2021	94.3	8 of 187	95.7%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2023	68.3	101 of 355	71.5%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	60.3	107 of 333	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.5	150 of 346	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.8	141 of 350	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	53.4	85 of 196	56.6%	★★★☆☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)89th percentile~ school

Male (2023)72nd percentile-9 vs school

Female (2024)69th percentile-18 vs school

White (2025)68th percentile-23 vs school

By subject vs Oklahoma (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts I50%+24 vs state

U.S. History45%+3 vs state

Science44%+14 vs state

Mathematics30%+4 vs state

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by a student
Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Teachers, and counselors refuse to do their jobs properly. Making the student, as well as their families suffer because of negligence. Close Quote

Schools Near Wellston 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
Wellston High School	Public	9-12	700 Birch	Wellston	74881	Lincoln County	Wellston	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 356-2533	124	8	16.3	58.1%	86 (69.4%)	3 (2.4%)	6 (4.8%)	1 (0.8%)	5 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (18.5%)	84.1	44^th of 463 public high schools	90.5%		83.1	56^th of 431 public high schools	87.0%	12	50.0	50.0	30.0	30.0	44.0	44.0	45.0	45.0	$14,068
Luther High School	Public	9-12	18001 Luther Rd	Luther	73054	Oklahoma County	Luther	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 277-3263	217	16	14.0	68.2%	134 (61.8%)	7 (3.2%)	27 (12.4%)	1 (0.5%)	7 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (18.9%)	70.6	103^rd of 463 public high schools	77.8%		59.7	148^th of 431 public high schools	65.7%	45	37.0	37.0	18.0	18.0	38.0	38.0	49.0	49.0	$12,457
Carney High School	Public	9-12	204 South Carney Street	Carney	74832	Lincoln County	Carney	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 865-2344	70	7	10.2	80.0%	48 (68.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (12.9%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (12.9%)	30.4	344^th of 463 public high schools	25.7%		20.7	354^th of 431 public high schools	17.9%	10	21.0	21.0	11.0	11.0	12.0	12.0	40.0	40.0	$17,255
Chandler High School	Public	9-12	901 South CHS Street	Chandler	74834	Lincoln County	Chandler	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 258-1269	333	23	14.7	47.1%	217 (65.2%)	2 (0.6%)	21 (6.3%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	76 (22.8%)	82.7	51^st of 463 public high schools	89.0%		76	81^st of 431 public high schools	81.2%	30	55.0	55.0	30.0	30.0	29.0	29.0	49.0	49.0	$12,318
Harrah High School	Public	9-12	20370 Elm Street	Harrah	73045	Oklahoma County	Harrah	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 347-2100	641	38	16.9	42.4%	395 (61.6%)	4 (0.6%)	59 (9.2%)	3 (0.5%)	58 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	122 (19.0%)	82.3	55^th of 463 public high schools	88.1%		73.2	96^th of 431 public high schools	77.7%	41	53.0	53.0	19.0	19.0	39.0	39.0	53.0	53.0	$10,407
Jones High School	Public	9-12	304 Dr Lee Simmons	Jones	73049	Oklahoma County	Jones	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 399-9122	380	19	20.4	43.7%	231 (60.8%)	16 (4.2%)	50 (13.2%)	1 (0.3%)	34 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (12.6%)	57.7	165^th of 463 public high schools	64.4%		67.8	111^th of 431 public high schools	74.2%	54	37.0	37.0	21.0	21.0	19.0	19.0	44.0	44.0	$11,241
Meeker High School	Public	9-12	214 East Carl Hubbell Boulevar	Meeker	74855	Lincoln County	Meeker	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 788-4540	239	17	14.0	62.3%	150 (62.8%)	2 (0.8%)	18 (7.5%)	1 (0.4%)	17 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (21.3%)	32.6	329^th of 463 public high schools	28.9%		29.8	303^rd of 431 public high schools	29.7%	26	31.0	31.0	21.0	21.0	8.0	8.0	14.0	14.0	$13,228
Davenport High School	Public	9-12	417 Broadway	Davenport	74026	Lincoln County	Davenport	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 377-2278	97	6	16.1	43.3%	71 (73.2%)	2 (2.1%)	7 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (9.3%)	35.6	308^th of 463 public high schools	33.5%		12.9	393^rd of 431 public high schools	8.8%	85	31.0	31.0	11.0	11.0	13.0	13.0	38.0	38.0	$19,441
Agra High School	Public	9-12	516 Lincoln	Agra	74824	Lincoln County	Agra	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 375-2261	59	5	11.5	62.7%	44 (74.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (10.2%)	75.8	83^rd of 463 public high schools	82.1%		80.1	65^th of 431 public high schools	84.9%	18	33.0	33.0	22.0	22.0	35.0	35.0	62.0	62.0	$17,233
McLoud High School	Public	9-12	1100 Seikel	McLoud	74851	Pottawatomie County	McLoud	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 964-3314	490	33	14.7	68.2%	272 (55.5%)	4 (0.8%)	54 (11.0%)	1 (0.2%)	59 (12.0%)	0 (0.0%)	100 (20.4%)	45	243^rd of 463 public high schools	47.5%		55.5	171^st of 431 public high schools	60.3%	72	33.0	33.0	11.0	11.0	14.0	14.0	49.0	49.0	$12,610

Frequently Asked Questions about Wellston High School

What district is Wellston High School in?

Wellston

How many students attend Wellston High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 124 students attended Wellston High School.

Is Wellston High School a good school?

Yes. Wellston High School ranks in the top 9.5% of Oklahoma high schools.

What schools feed into Wellston High School?

Wellston High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Wellston Elementary School
Middle : Wellston Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Wellston High School?

Students at Wellston High School are 69% White, 19% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 4% American Indian, 2% African American.

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