For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 975 students in Washita County, OK.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Washita County, OK are Canute Elementary School, Cordell Junior High School and Will Rogers Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washita County, OK public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Oklahoma public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 24% statewide average). Middle schools in Washita County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Oklahoma public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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 Washita County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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 middle schools in Washita County, OK?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Washita County, OK include Canute Elementary School, Cordell Junior High School and Will Rogers Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Washita County?
4 public middle schools are located in Washita County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washita County?
Washita County public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% 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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