Best Beckham County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,043 students in Beckham County, OK.
The top-ranked public high schools in Beckham County, OK are Erick High School, Sayre High School and Merritt High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beckham County, OK public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Oklahoma public high school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Beckham County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public high schools.
Beckham County, OK public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Oklahoma average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Elk City High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Oklahoma or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Best Public High Schools in Beckham County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Erick High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
404 South Oak
Erick, OK 73645
(580) 526-3351
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Sayre High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
800 E Hannah Dr
Sayre, OK 73662
(580) 928-5576
Gr: 9-12 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Merritt High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
19693 East 1130 Road
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-5460
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Elk City High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1221 N Pioneer Rd
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-0105
Gr: 9-12 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Beckham County, OK?
The top-ranked public high schools in Beckham County, OK include Erick High School, Sayre High School and Merritt High School.
How many public high schools are located in Beckham County?
4 public high schools are located in Beckham County.
What is the racial composition of students in Beckham County?
Beckham County public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Which public high schools in Beckham County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Beckham County include: Merritt High School vs. Elk City High School, Elk City High School vs. Merritt High School

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