Medford HS

Medford High School is a regular public high school serving grades 9 through 12 in Medford, Oklahoma, with 80 students enrolled. Its 8.0:1 student-teacher ratio gives every student direct, regular access to teachers — a structural advantage that translates into real academic outcomes. The school earns a composite score of 9.1 out of 10, rated Exceptional.

Academic performance comes in at 9.1 and growth at an even stronger 9.9, indicating students aren't just achieving at a high level — they're accelerating. That combination places Medford HS ninth among 455 Oklahoma high schools and 20th among all 1,747 public schools in the state. It outperforms 99% of Oklahoma schools, a standing that holds across school size and district type.

Within Medford, it ranks first of the two public schools in the city. For families evaluating high school options, those numbers cut through a lot of noise. A school with 80 students finishing in the top 1% statewide is the kind of outcome data that shifts how parents weigh location when choosing where to put down roots.

With an enrollment of 80 students, Medford HS is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 8:1, Medford HS offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Medford HS may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.