For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,779 students in Latimer County, OK.
The top ranked public schools in Latimer County, OK are Red Oak High School, Wilburton High School and Wilburton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Latimer County, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 27% statewide average). Schools in Latimer County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Latimer County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Red Oak High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
404 North Main
Red Oak, OK 74563
(918) 754-2283
Red Oak, OK 74563
(918) 754-2283
Grades: 9-12
| 108 students
Rank: #22.
Wilburton High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 West Blair Avenue
Wilburton, OK 74578
(918) 465-2882
Wilburton, OK 74578
(918) 465-2882
Grades: 9-12
| 241 students
Rank: #33.
Wilburton Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1075 West Blair Avenue
Wilburton, OK 74578
(918) 465-2281
Wilburton, OK 74578
(918) 465-2281
Grades: 6-8
| 178 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Buffalo Valley High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4384 Southeast Highway 63
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 942-9225
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 942-9225
Grades: 9-12
| 73 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Panola Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5558 Ne 104th Rd
Panola, OK 74559
(918) 465-0011
Panola, OK 74559
(918) 465-0011
Grades: PK-8
| 57 students
Rank: #66.
Wilburton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 West Caddo
Wilburton, OK 74578
(918) 465-2245
Wilburton, OK 74578
(918) 465-2245
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: #77.
Talihina High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 1st Street
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 567-2259
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 567-2259
Grades: 9-12
| 181 students
Rank: #88.
Talihina Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 1st Street
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 567-2259
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 567-2259
Grades: PK-6
| 262 students
Rank: #99.
Talihina Junior High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 1st Street
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 567-2259
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 567-2259
Grades: 7-8
| 71 students
Rank: #1010.
Buffalo Valley Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4384 Southeast Highway 63
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 942-9225
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 942-9225
Grades: PK-8
| 135 students
Latimer County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5558 Ne 104th Rd
Panola, OK 74559
(918) 465-3813
Panola, OK 74559
(918) 465-3813
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
404 North Main
Red Oak, OK 74563
(918) 754-2426
Red Oak, OK 74563
(918) 754-2426
Grades: PK-8
| 181 students
1075 West Blair
Wilburton, OK 74578
(918) 465-2281
Wilburton, OK 74578
(918) 465-2281
Grades: 7-9
| 250 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Latimer County, OK?
The top ranked public schools in Latimer County, OK include Red Oak High School, Wilburton High School and Wilburton Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Latimer County?
10 public schools are located in Latimer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Latimer County?
Latimer County public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Which public schools in Latimer County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Latimer County include: Wilburton High School vs. Talihina High School, Talihina High School vs. Wilburton High School
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