For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 299 students in Cotton County, OK.
The top-ranked public high 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Oklahoma public high school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Cotton County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Oklahoma public high schools.
Cotton County, OK public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the Oklahoma average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Temple High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Oklahoma or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public High 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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cotton County, OK?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cotton County, OK include Big Pasture High School, Temple High School and Walters High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cotton County?
3 public high schools are located in Cotton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cotton County?
Cotton County public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Which public high schools in Cotton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high 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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