For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,803 students in Washita County, OK.
The top-ranked public schools in Washita County, OK are Canute Elementary School, Cordell Elementary School and Cordell Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washita County, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 28% statewide average). Schools in Washita County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Washita County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Canute Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
216 East Walk Street
Canute, OK 73626
(580) 472-3295
Canute, OK 73626
(580) 472-3295
Gr: PK-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Cordell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
419 N Massingale
Cordell, OK 73632
(580) 832-3420
Cordell, OK 73632
(580) 832-3420
Gr: PK-6 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Cordell Junior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
606 E Third St
Cordell, OK 73632
(580) 832-3420
Cordell, OK 73632
(580) 832-3420
Gr: 7-8 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Canute High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
216 East Walk Street
Canute, OK 73626
(580) 472-3295
Canute, OK 73626
(580) 472-3295
Gr: 9-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Cordell High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
606 East Third St
Cordell, OK 73632
(580) 832-3420
Cordell, OK 73632
(580) 832-3420
Gr: 9-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Burns Flat-dill City High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
306 Hwy 44
Burns Flat, OK 73624
(580) 562-4846
Burns Flat, OK 73624
(580) 562-4846
Gr: 9-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
Blanche Thomas High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
708 E Washington
Sentinel, OK 73664
(580) 393-2112
Sentinel, OK 73664
(580) 393-2112
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #88.
Will Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
102 Hwy 44
Burns Flat, OK 73624
(580) 562-4851
Burns Flat, OK 73624
(580) 562-4851
Gr: PK-8 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #99.
Mcmurray Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
708 E Washington
Sentinel, OK 73664
(580) 393-4997
Sentinel, OK 73664
(580) 393-4997
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Washita County, OK?
The top-ranked public schools in Washita County, OK include Canute Elementary School, Cordell Elementary School and Cordell Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Washita County?
9 public schools are located in Washita County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washita County?
Washita County public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public schools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
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