For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,751 students in Claremore, OK.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Claremore, OK are Verdigris Junior High School, Justus-tiawah Public School and Sequoyah Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Claremore, OK public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Oklahoma public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 24% statewide average). Middle schools in Claremore 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 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Claremore, OK (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Verdigris Junior High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
26505 S 4110 Rd
Claremore, OK 74019
(918) 266-6343
Claremore, OK 74019
(918) 266-6343
Gr: 7-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Justus-tiawah Public School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14902 East School Road
Claremore, OK 74019
(918) 341-3626
Claremore, OK 74019
(918) 341-3626
Gr: PK-8 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Sequoyah Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16403 South 4180 Road
Claremore, OK 74017
(918) 343-5105
Claremore, OK 74017
(918) 343-5105
Gr: 6-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Will Rogers Junior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1915 North Florence
Claremore, OK 74017
(918) 923-4205
Claremore, OK 74017
(918) 923-4205
Gr: 6-8 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Claremore, OK?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Claremore, OK include Verdigris Junior High School, Justus-tiawah Public School and Sequoyah Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Claremore?
4 public middle schools are located in Claremore.
What is the racial composition of students in Claremore?
Claremore 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 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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