For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,784 students in Beckham County, OK.
The top ranked public schools in Beckham County, OK are Erick High School, Erick Elementary School and Merritt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beckham County, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 27% statewide average). Schools in Beckham County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Beckham County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Erick High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
404 South Oak
Erick, OK 73645
(580) 526-3351
Erick, OK 73645
(580) 526-3351
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Erick Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
205 South Cedar
Erick, OK 73645
(580) 526-3203
Erick, OK 73645
(580) 526-3203
Gr: PK-8 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Merritt Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19693 East 1130 Road
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-5460
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-5460
Gr: PK-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Elk City Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2801 Brigadier General Ronald
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-7722
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-7722
Gr: PK-3 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Elk City Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 N Boone
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-5043
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-5043
Gr: 7-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Sayre High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 E Hannah Dr
Sayre, OK 73662
(580) 928-5576
Sayre, OK 73662
(580) 928-5576
Gr: 9-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Elk City Ies
(Math: 45% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 N Pioneer Rd
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-2687
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-2687
Gr: 4-6 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #88.
Merritt High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19693 East 1130 Road
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-5460
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-5460
Gr: 9-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #99.
Elk City High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1221 N Pioneer Rd
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-0105
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-0105
Gr: 9-12 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1010.
Sayre Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 E Hannah Dr
Sayre, OK 73662
(580) 928-2013
Sayre, OK 73662
(580) 928-2013
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1111.
Sayre Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 E Hannah Dr
Sayre, OK 73662
(580) 928-5578
Sayre, OK 73662
(580) 928-5578
Gr: 6-8 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Beckham County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1501 West 7th
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-2590
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-2590
Gr: 3-4 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
301 E Country Club
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-0194
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-0194
Gr: 1-2 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
2601 West Ave C
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-7722
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-7722
Gr: PK-K | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Beckham County, OK?
The top ranked public schools in Beckham County, OK include Erick High School, Erick Elementary School and Merritt Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Beckham County?
11 public schools are located in Beckham County.
What is the racial composition of students in Beckham County?
Beckham County public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Which public schools in Beckham County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Beckham County include: Sayre Middle School vs. Sayre High School, Sayre Middle School vs. Sayre Elementary School, Sayre Elementary School vs. Sayre Middle School
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