For the 2026-27 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 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Jefferson County (2026-27)
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) 324-3265
Ryan, OK 73565
(580) 324-3265
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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) 409-2815
Ringling, OK 73456
(580) 409-2815
Gr: 7-9 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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