For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 985 students in Cotton County, OK.
The top ranked public schools in Cotton County, OK are Big Pasture High School, Temple High School and Walters High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cotton County, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 27% statewide average). Schools in Cotton County have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Cotton County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Big Pasture High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1502 N 10th St
Randlett, OK 73562
(580) 281-3460
Randlett, OK 73562
(580) 281-3460
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Temple High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
206 School Rd
Temple, OK 73568
(580) 342-6221
Temple, OK 73568
(580) 342-6221
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Walters High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
418 South Broadway Street
Walters, OK 73572
(580) 875-3257
Walters, OK 73572
(580) 875-3257
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Walters Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
418 South Broadway Street
Walters, OK 73572
(580) 875-3144
Walters, OK 73572
(580) 875-3144
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Big Pasture Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1502 N 10th St
Randlett, OK 73562
(580) 281-3460
Randlett, OK 73562
(580) 281-3460
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Walters Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
418 South Broadway Street
Walters, OK 73572
(580) 875-3214
Walters, OK 73572
(580) 875-3214
Gr: 6-8 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Temple Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Mississippi
Temple, OK 73568
(580) 342-6839
Temple, OK 73568
(580) 342-6839
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cotton County, OK?
The top ranked public schools in Cotton County, OK include Big Pasture High School, Temple High School and Walters High School.
How many public schools are located in Cotton County?
7 public schools are located in Cotton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cotton County?
Cotton County public schools minority enrollment is 36% 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 Cotton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Cotton County include: Temple High School vs. Walters High School, Big Pasture High School vs. Walters High School, Walters High School vs. Temple High School
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