For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 985 students in Cotton County, OK.
The top-ranked public schools in Cotton County, OK are Big Pasture High School, Temple High School and Walters High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cotton County, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 28% statewide average). Schools in Cotton County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cotton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Big Pasture High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1502 N 10th St
Randlett, OK 73562
(580) 281-3460
Randlett, OK 73562
(580) 281-3460
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Temple High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
206 School Rd
Temple, OK 73568
(580) 342-6221
Temple, OK 73568
(580) 342-6221
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Walters High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
418 South Broadway Street
Walters, OK 73572
(580) 875-3257
Walters, OK 73572
(580) 875-3257
Gr: 9-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Walters Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
418 South Broadway Street
Walters, OK 73572
(580) 875-3144
Walters, OK 73572
(580) 875-3144
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Big Pasture Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1502 N 10th St
Randlett, OK 73562
(580) 281-3460
Randlett, OK 73562
(580) 281-3460
Gr: PK-8 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Walters Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
418 South Broadway Street
Walters, OK 73572
(580) 875-3214
Walters, OK 73572
(580) 875-3214
Gr: 6-8 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #77.
Temple Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Mississippi
Temple, OK 73568
(580) 342-6839
Temple, OK 73568
(580) 342-6839
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cotton County, OK?
The top-ranked public schools in Cotton County, OK include Big Pasture High School, Temple High School and Walters High School.
How many public schools are located in Cotton County?
7 public schools are located in Cotton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cotton County?
Cotton County public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public schools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Cotton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Cotton County include: Temple High School vs. Walters High School, Big Pasture High School vs. Walters High School, Walters High School vs. Temple High School
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