For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 5,181 students in Garvin County, OK.
The top-ranked public schools in Garvin County, OK are Paoli High School, Pauls Valley Elementary School and Stratford High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garvin County, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 28% statewide average). Schools in Garvin County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Garvin County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paoli High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
410 Stewart Street West
Paoli, OK 73074
(405) 484-7336
Paoli, OK 73074
(405) 484-7336
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Pauls Valley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1650 West Grant
Pauls Valley, OK 73075
(405) 238-2312
Pauls Valley, OK 73075
(405) 238-2312
Gr: PK-3 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Stratford High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
431 North Oak Street
Stratford, OK 74872
(580) 759-2381
Stratford, OK 74872
(580) 759-2381
Gr: 9-12 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Pauls Valley High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 North Street
Pauls Valley, OK 73075
(405) 238-6497
Pauls Valley, OK 73075
(405) 238-6497
Gr: 10-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Maysville High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 First Street
Maysville, OK 73057
(405) 867-4410
Maysville, OK 73057
(405) 867-4410
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Elmore City-pernell Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
308 N Main
Elmore City, OK 73433
(580) 788-2869
Elmore City, OK 73433
(580) 788-2869
Gr: PK-5 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
Whitebead Public School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16476 North County Road 3200
Pauls Valley, OK 73075
(405) 238-3021
Pauls Valley, OK 73075
(405) 238-3021
Gr: PK-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #88.
Pauls Valley Intermediate School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 West Bert
Pauls Valley, OK 73075
(405) 238-7336
Pauls Valley, OK 73075
(405) 238-7336
Gr: 4-6 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #99.
Stratford Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 East Bayless
Stratford, OK 74872
(580) 759-3615
Stratford, OK 74872
(580) 759-3615
Gr: 6-8 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1010.
Lindsay High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
302 Sw 8th
Lindsay, OK 73052
(405) 756-3132
Lindsay, OK 73052
(405) 756-3132
Gr: 9-12 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1111.
Pauls Valley Junior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
109 West Guy
Pauls Valley, OK 73075
(405) 238-1239
Pauls Valley, OK 73075
(405) 238-1239
Gr: 7-9 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1212.
Lindsay Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
402 Sw 8th
Lindsay, OK 73052
(405) 756-3134
Lindsay, OK 73052
(405) 756-3134
Gr: PK-4 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1313.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 E Chickasaw
Wynnewood, OK 73098
(405) 665-4371
Wynnewood, OK 73098
(405) 665-4371
Gr: PK-4 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1414.
Paoli Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
108 Dulin Street
Paoli, OK 73074
(405) 484-7231
Paoli, OK 73074
(405) 484-7231
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1515.
Elmore City-pernell High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 North Muse Avenue
Elmore City, OK 73433
(580) 788-2565
Elmore City, OK 73433
(580) 788-2565
Gr: 9-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1616.
Lindsay Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
805 West Creek
Lindsay, OK 73052
(405) 756-3133
Lindsay, OK 73052
(405) 756-3133
Gr: 5-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Elmore City Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
103 North Muse Avenue
Elmore City, OK 73433
(580) 788-2566
Elmore City, OK 73433
(580) 788-2566
Gr: 6-8 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Maysville Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9 Williams
Maysville, OK 73057
(405) 867-5550
Maysville, OK 73057
(405) 867-5550
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1919.
Stratford Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
241 North Oak Street
Stratford, OK 74872
(580) 759-2382
Stratford, OK 74872
(580) 759-2382
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2020.
Wynnewood Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 E Cherokee St
Wynnewood, OK 73098
(405) 665-4105
Wynnewood, OK 73098
(405) 665-4105
Gr: 5-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2121.
Wynnewood High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
702 East Robert S Kerr Boulev
Wynnewood, OK 73098
(405) 665-2045
Wynnewood, OK 73098
(405) 665-2045
Gr: 9-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Garvin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 N Muse Ave
Elmore City, OK 73433
(580) 788-2565
Elmore City, OK 73433
(580) 788-2565
Gr: 7-9 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
1015 South Walnut
Pauls Valley, OK 73075
(405) 238-2312
Pauls Valley, OK 73075
(405) 238-2312
Gr: 1-3 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
702 E Kerr Blvd
Wynnewood, OK 73098
(405) 665-4659
Wynnewood, OK 73098
(405) 665-4659
Gr: PK-K | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
431 N. Oak
Stratford, OK 74872
(580) 759-2381
Stratford, OK 74872
(580) 759-2381
Gr: 7-9 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Garvin County, OK?
The top-ranked public schools in Garvin County, OK include Paoli High School, Pauls Valley Elementary School and Stratford High School.
How many public schools are located in Garvin County?
21 public schools are located in Garvin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Garvin County?
Garvin County public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public schools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Garvin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Garvin County include: Central Elementary School vs. Lindsay Elementary School, Maysville Elementary School vs. Lindsay Elementary School, Whitebead Public School vs. Elmore City Junior High School
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