For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,106 students in Jefferson County, OK.
The top ranked public schools in Jefferson County, OK are Waurika Elementary School, Ryan High School and Ryan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 28% statewide average). Schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Jefferson County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waurika Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Educational Avenue
Waurika, OK 73573
(580) 228-3531
Waurika, OK 73573
(580) 228-3531
Grades: PK-5
| 231 students
Rank: #22.
Ryan High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 E Washington
Ryan, OK 73565
(580) 757-2296
Ryan, OK 73565
(580) 757-2296
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Ryan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 E Washington
Ryan, OK 73565
(580) 757-2296
Ryan, OK 73565
(580) 757-2296
Grades: PK-8
| 158 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Waurika Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 East Florida Avenue
Waurika, OK 73573
(580) 228-2341
Waurika, OK 73573
(580) 228-2341
Grades: 6-8
| 100 students
Rank: #55.
Waurika High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 East Florida Avenue
Waurika, OK 73573
(580) 228-2341
Waurika, OK 73573
(580) 228-2341
Grades: 9-12
| 125 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Ringling High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
706 Unit A N 5th Street
Ringling, OK 73456
(580) 662-2386
Ringling, OK 73456
(580) 662-2386
Grades: 10-12
| 96 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Terral Public School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
340 Apache Ave
Terral, OK 73569
(580) 437-2244
Terral, OK 73569
(580) 437-2244
Grades: PK-8
| 32 students
Rank: #88.
Ringling Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
706 Unit C N 5th Street
Ringling, OK 73456
(580) 662-2388
Ringling, OK 73456
(580) 662-2388
Grades: PK-6
| 209 students
Rank: #99.
Ringling Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
706 Unit A N 5th Street
Ringling, OK 73456
(580) 662-2386
Ringling, OK 73456
(580) 662-2386
Grades: 7-9
| 87 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jefferson County, OK?
The top ranked public schools in Jefferson County, OK include Waurika Elementary School, Ryan High School and Ryan Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Jefferson County?
9 public schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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