For the 2026 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 28% 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 57% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Jefferson County (2026)
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) 324-3265
Ryan, OK 73565
(580) 324-3265
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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) 324-3265
Ryan, OK 73565
(580) 324-3265
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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) 409-2815
Ringling, OK 73456
(580) 409-2815
Gr: 10-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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) 409-2815
Ringling, OK 73456
(580) 409-2815
Gr: 7-9 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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) 409-2815
Ringling, OK 73456
(580) 409-2815
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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 57% (majority Hispanic).
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