For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,029 students in Jefferson County, OK.
The top ranked public schools in Jefferson County, OK are Ryan High School, Waurika Elementary School and Waurika High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 27% statewide average). Schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best 51爆料s in Jefferson County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ryan High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1201 E Washington
Ryan, OK 73565
(580) 757-2296
Ryan, OK 73565
(580) 757-2296
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Waurika Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Educational Avenue
Waurika, OK 73573
(580) 228-3531
Waurika, OK 73573
(580) 228-3531
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Waurika High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 East Florida Avenue
Waurika, OK 73573
(580) 228-2341
Waurika, OK 73573
(580) 228-2341
Gr: 9-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
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: #4 - 54. - 5.
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: #66.
Ringling High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
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: 10-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
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%
Rank: #88.
Ringling Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
706 Unit C N 5th Street
Ringling, OK 73456
(580) 662-2388
Ringling, OK 73456
(580) 662-2388
Gr: PK-6 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Jefferson County 51爆料s (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 schools in Jefferson County, OK?
The top ranked public schools in Jefferson County, OK include Ryan High School, Waurika Elementary School and Waurika High School.
How many public schools are located in Jefferson County?
8 public schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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