For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 225 students in 74538, OK.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 74538, OK are Cottonwood Public School and Wallace Byrd Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 74538 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Oklahoma public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 24% statewide average). Middle schools in 74538, OK have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public middle school average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best 74538, OK Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cottonwood Public School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
38286 Lubbis St
Coalgate, OK 74538
(580) 927-3907
Coalgate, OK 74538
(580) 927-3907
Gr: PK-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Wallace Byrd Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
108 West Cedar
Coalgate, OK 74538
(580) 927-3560
Coalgate, OK 74538
(580) 927-3560
Gr: 7-8 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 74538, OK?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 74538, OK include Cottonwood Public School and Wallace Byrd Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 74538?
2 public middle schools are located in 74538.
What is the racial composition of students in 74538?
74538 public middle schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public middle schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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