For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,151 students in Pontotoc County, OK.
The top ranked public middle schools in Pontotoc County, OK are Roff Elementary School, Byng Junior High School and Mclish Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pontotoc County, OK public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Oklahoma public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 24% statewide average). Middle schools in Pontotoc County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 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 Pontotoc County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roff Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 N Broadway
Roff, OK 74865
(580) 456-7251
Roff, OK 74865
(580) 456-7251
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Byng Junior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
214 Stokes Drive
Ada, OK 74820
(580) 310-6744
Ada, OK 74820
(580) 310-6744
Gr: 7-9 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Mclish Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20650 County Road 3590
Stonewall, OK 74871
(580) 232-1020
Stonewall, OK 74871
(580) 232-1020
Gr: 5-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Vanoss Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4665 County Road 1555
Ada, OK 74820
(580) 759-2251
Ada, OK 74820
(580) 759-2251
Gr: PK-8 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Latta Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13925 County Road 1560
Ada, OK 74820
(580) 332-8180
Ada, OK 74820
(580) 332-8180
Gr: 6-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
Allen Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 N Richmond Ave
Allen, OK 74825
(580) 857-2419
Allen, OK 74825
(580) 857-2419
Gr: PK-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
Ada Junior High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
223 West 18th Street
Ada, OK 74820
(580) 310-7260
Ada, OK 74820
(580) 310-7260
Gr: 7-9 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Pontotoc County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 29
Fittstown, OK 74842
(580) 777-2225
Fittstown, OK 74842
(580) 777-2225
Gr: PK-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Po Box 29
Fittstown, OK 74842
(580) 777-2240
Fittstown, OK 74842
(580) 777-2240
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
9660 State Hwy 19
Ada, OK 74820
(580) 332-7800
Ada, OK 74820
(580) 332-7800
Gr: PK-8 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Pontotoc County, OK?
The top ranked public middle schools in Pontotoc County, OK include Roff Elementary School, Byng Junior High School and Mclish Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pontotoc County?
7 public middle schools are located in Pontotoc County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pontotoc County?
Pontotoc 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).
Which public middle schools in Pontotoc County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Pontotoc County include: Byng Junior High School vs. Latta Middle School, Latta Middle School vs. Byng Junior High School, Byng Junior High School vs. Ada Junior High School
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