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Best Beckham County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,784 students in Beckham County, OK.
The top-ranked public schools in Beckham County, OK are Erick High School, Erick Elementary School and Merritt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beckham County, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 28% statewide average). Schools in Beckham County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Beckham County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Erick High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
404 South Oak
Erick, OK 73645
(580) 526-3351
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Erick Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
205 South Cedar
Erick, OK 73645
(580) 526-3203
Gr: PK-8 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Merritt Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19693 East 1130 Road
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-5460
Gr: PK-8 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Elk City Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2801 Brigadier General Ronald
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-7722
Gr: PK-3 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Elk City Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 N Boone
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-5043
Gr: 7-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Sayre High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
800 E Hannah Dr
Sayre, OK 73662
(580) 928-5576
Gr: 9-12 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Elk City Ies
(Math: 45% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
800 N Pioneer Rd
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-2687
Gr: 4-6 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #88.
Merritt High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
19693 East 1130 Road
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-5460
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #99.
Elk City High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1221 N Pioneer Rd
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-0105
Gr: 9-12 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1010.
Sayre Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 E Hannah Dr
Sayre, OK 73662
(580) 928-2013
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1111.
Sayre Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
600 E Hannah Dr
Sayre, OK 73662
(580) 928-5578
Gr: 6-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Beckham County, OK?
The top-ranked public schools in Beckham County, OK include Erick High School, Erick Elementary School and Merritt Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Beckham County?
11 public schools are located in Beckham County.
What is the racial composition of students in Beckham County?
Beckham County public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public schools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Beckham County are often viewed compared to one another?

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