For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 333 students in Jefferson County, OK.
The top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, OK are Ryan Elementary School, Waurika Middle School and Ringling Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, OK public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Oklahoma public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 24% statewide average). Middle schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% 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 Jefferson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Ryan Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 E Washington
Ryan, OK 73565
(580) 757-2296
Ryan, OK 73565
(580) 757-2296
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Waurika Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 East Florida Avenue
Waurika, OK 73573
(580) 228-2341
Waurika, OK 73573
(580) 228-2341
Gr: 6-8 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Ringling Junior High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
706 Unit A N 5th Street
Ringling, OK 73456
(580) 662-2386
Ringling, OK 73456
(580) 662-2386
Gr: 7-9 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
340 Apache Ave
Terral, OK 73569
(580) 437-2244
Terral, OK 73569
(580) 437-2244
Gr: PK-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, OK?
The top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, OK include Ryan Elementary School, Waurika Middle School and Ringling Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jefferson County?
3 public middle schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public middle schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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