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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Carter County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 8,567 students in Carter County, OK (there are 6 private schools, serving 394 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Carter County, OK are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in Carter County, OK are Springer High School, Plainview Intermediate Elementary School and Lone Grove High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carter County, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 28% statewide average). Schools in Carter County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Carter County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Springer High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16624 Us Hwy 77
Springer, OK 73458
(580) 653-2471
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Plainview Intermediate Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1140 South Plainview Road
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-6437
Gr: 3-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Lone Grove High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6218 Meridian Rd
Lone Grove, OK 73443
(580) 657-3131
Gr: 9-12 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Zaneis Public School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
30515 Us Highway 70
Wilson, OK 73463
(580) 668-2955
Gr: PK-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Lone Grove Intermediate School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
16877 Us Highway 77
Lone Grove, OK 73443
(580) 657-3131
Gr: 3-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Plainview High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1140 South Plainview Road
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-5877
Gr: 9-12 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
Plainview Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1140 South Plainview Road
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-6502
Gr: 6-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #88.
Fox Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20214 St Hwy 76
Fox, OK 73435
(580) 366-0301
Gr: PK-8 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #99.
Dickson High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4762 State Highway 199
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 226-0633
Gr: 9-12 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1010.
Fox High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
20214 St Hwy 76
Fox, OK 73435
(580) 366-0301
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1111.
Dickson Upper Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4762 State Highway 199
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-1443
Gr: 3-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1212.
Lone Grove Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6362 Meridian Rd
Lone Grove, OK 73443
(580) 657-3131
Gr: 6-8 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1313.
Charles Evans Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1906 Harris
Ardmore, OK 73402
(580) 223-2472
Gr: 1-2 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1414.
Wilson High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1860 Hewitt Road
Wilson, OK 73463
(580) 668-2306
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1515.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
615 Stanley Sw
Ardmore, OK 73402
(580) 223-2477
Gr: 3-4 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1616.
Healdton High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2763 Texas Street
Healdton, OK 73438
(580) 229-0540
Gr: 9-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1717.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
333 Carter Street Se
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-2474
Gr: 5-6 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1818.
Ardmore High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Veterans Blvd
Ardmore, OK 73402
(580) 226-7680
Gr: 9-12 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1919.
Dickson Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4762 State Highway 199
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2020.
Healdton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3881 Hospital Rd
Healdton, OK 73438
(580) 229-1201
Gr: PK-5 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2121.
Ardmore Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
511 Veterans Blvd
Ardmore, OK 73402
(580) 223-2475
Gr: 7-8 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2222.
Springer Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
16624 Us Hwy 77
Springer, OK 73458
(580) 653-2471
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Healdton Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3933 Hospital Rd
Healdton, OK 73438
(580) 229-0303
Gr: 6-8 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1860 Hewitt Road
Wilson, OK 73463
(580) 668-2306
Gr: PK-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Dickson Elementary School
4762 State Highway 199
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-9509
Gr: PK-2 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Lone Grove Primary Elementary School
54 First Street
Lone Grove, OK 73443
(580) 657-3131
Gr: PK-2 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Plainview Primary Elementary School
1140 South Plainview Road
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-5757
Gr: PK-2 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Will Rogers Elementary School
1441 N Washington
Ardmore, OK 73402
(580) 223-2482
Gr: PK-K | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Carter County, OK?
The top-ranked public schools in Carter County, OK include Springer High School, Plainview Intermediate Elementary School and Lone Grove High School.
How many public schools are located in Carter County?
28 public schools are located in Carter County.
What percentage of students in Carter County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Carter County are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Carter County?
Carter County public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public schools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Carter County are often viewed compared to one another?

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