For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 1,731 students in Garvin County, OK.
The top ranked public middle schools in Garvin County, OK are Whitebead Public School, Stratford Middle School and Pauls Valley Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garvin County, OK public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Oklahoma public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 24% statewide average). Middle schools in Garvin County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public middle school average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Garvin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
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 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
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 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
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 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
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 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Elmore City Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 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: 27%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
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 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #88.
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 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 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 middle schools in Garvin County, OK?
The top ranked public middle schools in Garvin County, OK include Whitebead Public School, Stratford Middle School and Pauls Valley Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Garvin County?
8 public middle schools are located in Garvin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Garvin County?
Garvin County public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public middle schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Which public middle schools in Garvin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Garvin County include: Whitebead Public School vs. Elmore City Junior High School
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