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Which Oklahoma schools are best for athletes? According to one study, these are the top 25
TL;DR
A recent study by Niche ranks the top 25 high schools in Oklahoma for athletes based on various factors including state championships and student participation.
Key points
- Niche conducted a study on Oklahoma high schools for athletes
- Ranking considers athletics reviews and state championships
- Notable athletes from Oklahoma include Mickey Mantle and Johnny Bench
- Data includes student participation and number of sports offered
Notable sporting legends like Mickey Mantle, Johnny Bench and Crystal Robinson began their journeys in Oklahoma.
Those are just a few of The Sooner State's sporting trailblazers. Every year it seems like a new standout puts themselves on the national scale.
Which high schools in Oklahoma are considered the best for high school athletes today?
According to one study conducted by Niche, which accounts for survey feedback from students and parents—accounting for "reviews of athletics, number of state championships, student participation in athletics, and the number of sports offered at the school"—and data from the U.S. Department of Education, these are the top 25.
25. Hooker High School
- Total number of sports: 11
24. Piedmont High School
- Total number of sports: 20
23. Del City High School
- Total number of sports: 13
22. Norman North High School
- Total number of sports: 14
Norman North's Paisley Trammel knocks the ball away from the gaol during a girls high school soccer game between Norman North and Southmoore in Norman, Okla., Friday, April 10, 2026.
21. Santa Fe High School (Edmond)
- Total number of sports: 19
20. Kingfisher High School
- Total number of sports: 12
19. Tuttle High School
- Total number of sports: 10
18. Fort Gibson High School
- Total number of sports: 16
17. Oklahoma Bible Academy (Enid)
- Total number of sports: 10
16. Bethany High School
- Total number of sports: 13
15. Weatherford High School
- Total number of sports: 12
14. Verdigris High School (Claremore)
- Total number of sports: 16
13. Mustang High School
- Total number of sports: 20
12. Deer Creek High School (Edmond)
- Total number of sports: 21
11. Carl Albert High School (Oklahoma City)
- Total number of sports: 17
10. Stillwater High School
- Total number of sports: 20
9. Union High School (Tulsa)
- Total number of sports: 24
8. Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School (Oklahoma City)
- Total number of sports: 14
Junior Harris of Bishop McGuinness carries the ball during the Class 5A high school football championship game between Carl Albert and Bishop McGuinness at Chad Richison Stadium in Edmond, Okla.
7. Bishop Kelley High School
- Total number of sports: 20
6. Owasso High School
- Total number of sports: 25
5. Jenks High School
- Total number of sports: 21
4. Booker T. Washington High School (Tulsa)
- Total number of sports: 20
3. Lincoln Christian School (Tulsa)
- Total number of sports: 17
2. Heritage Hall (Oklahoma City)
- Total number of sports: 14
1. Bixby High School
- Total number of sports: 24
Bixby's Braeden Presley (7) returns a punt Class 6A I high school football championship game between Bixby and Owasso at Chad Richison Stadium in Edmond, Okla., Saturday Dec. 6, 2025.
Data via Niche survey statistics
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY Sports: See Oklahoma's top high schools for athletes
Q&A
What criteria were used to rank the best high schools for athletes in Oklahoma?
The ranking was based on reviews of athletics, number of state championships, student participation in athletics, and the number of sports offered at each school.
Which high school is ranked number one for athletes in Oklahoma?
The article does not specify the top-ranked school, but it lists the top 25 high schools for athletes in Oklahoma.
Who are some notable athletes from Oklahoma high schools?
Notable athletes include Mickey Mantle, Johnny Bench, and Crystal Robinson, who all began their journeys in Oklahoma.
How does Niche gather data for its school rankings?
Niche gathers data through survey feedback from students and parents, along with data from the U.S. Department of Education.
