For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 441 students in Latimer County, OK.
The top ranked public middle schools in Latimer County, OK are Wilburton Middle School, Panola Elementary School and Talihina Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Latimer County, OK public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Oklahoma public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 24% statewide average). Middle schools in Latimer County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public middle school average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Latimer County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilburton Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1075 West Blair Avenue
Wilburton, OK 74578
(918) 465-2281
Wilburton, OK 74578
(918) 465-2281
Grades: 6-8
| 178 students
Rank: #22.
Panola Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5558 Ne 104th Rd
Panola, OK 74559
(918) 465-0011
Panola, OK 74559
(918) 465-0011
Grades: PK-8
| 57 students
Rank: #33.
Talihina Junior High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 1st Street
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 567-2259
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 567-2259
Grades: 7-8
| 71 students
Rank: #44.
Buffalo Valley Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4384 Southeast Highway 63
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 942-9225
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 942-9225
Grades: PK-8
| 135 students
Latimer County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5558 Ne 104th Rd
Panola, OK 74559
(918) 465-3813
Panola, OK 74559
(918) 465-3813
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
404 North Main
Red Oak, OK 74563
(918) 754-2426
Red Oak, OK 74563
(918) 754-2426
Grades: PK-8
| 181 students
1075 West Blair
Wilburton, OK 74578
(918) 465-2281
Wilburton, OK 74578
(918) 465-2281
Grades: 7-9
| 250 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Latimer County, OK?
The top ranked public middle schools in Latimer County, OK include Wilburton Middle School, Panola Elementary School and Talihina Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Latimer County?
4 public middle schools are located in Latimer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Latimer County?
Latimer County public middle schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public middle schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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