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Best Cotton County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 985 students in Cotton County, OK.
The top-ranked public 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 27% statewide average). Schools in Cotton County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Best Public Schools in Cotton County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Big Pasture High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1502 N 10th St
Randlett, OK 73562
(580) 281-3460
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Temple High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
206 School Rd
Temple, OK 73568
(580) 342-6221
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Walters High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
418 South Broadway Street
Walters, OK 73572
(580) 875-3257
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Walters Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
418 South Broadway Street
Walters, OK 73572
(580) 875-3144
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Big Pasture Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1502 N 10th St
Randlett, OK 73562
(580) 281-3460
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Walters Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
418 South Broadway Street
Walters, OK 73572
(580) 875-3214
Gr: 6-8 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Temple Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
400 W Mississippi
Temple, OK 73568
(580) 342-6839
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Cotton County, OK?
The top-ranked public schools in Cotton County, OK include Big Pasture High School, Temple High School and Walters High School.
How many public schools are located in Cotton County?
7 public schools are located in Cotton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cotton County?
Cotton County public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Which public schools in Cotton County are often viewed compared to one another?

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