Best High Schools in Cotton County, OK

High schools
8
Students
818
Avg actual
22%
Avg projected
20%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in Cotton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Chattanooga Hs

B+

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Chattanooga • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 71 Students

2. Geronimo Hs

B+

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Geronimo • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 96 Students

3. Temple Hs

C+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Temple • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 47 Students

4. Big Pasture Hs

C+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Big Pasture • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 58 Students

5. Waurika Hs

C+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Waurika • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 125 Students

6. Empire Hs

C-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Empire • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 148 Students

7. Grandfield Hs

C-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Grandfield • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 77 Students

8. Walters Hs

D

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Walters • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 196 Students

Best Middle Schools in Cotton County, OK

Middle schools
4
Students
399
Avg actual
23%
Avg projected
23%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in Cotton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Empire Ms

A-

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Empire • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 109 Students

2. Walters Ms

C

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Walters • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 140 Students

3. Waurika Ms

D+

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Waurika • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 100 Students

4. Geronimo Ms

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Geronimo • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 50 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Cotton County, OK

Elementary schools
8
Students
1,574
Avg actual
29%
Avg projected
26%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Cotton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Empire Es

A

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Empire • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 265 Students

2. Walters Es

B+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Walters • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 274 Students

3. Waurika Es

B+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Waurika • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 231 Students

4. Grandfield Es

C+

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Grandfield • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 153 Students

5. Big Pasture Es

C+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Big Pasture • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 143 Students

6. Geronimo Es

C-

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Geronimo • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 197 Students

7. Chattanooga Es

D+

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Chattanooga • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 174 Students

8. Temple Es

D

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Temple • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 137 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Cotton County, OK

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Cotton County, OK has a total population of 5,527 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Cotton County, OK

2,791

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

85%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

21%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Cotton County, OK.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

26.79 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

4.54 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

22.26 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cotton County, OK.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cotton County, OK.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

977 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

32 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Cotton County, OK Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Cotton County, OK

How many schools are in Cotton County, OK?

Cotton County, OK has 20 public schools: 8 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 2,791 students in total.

How do schools in Cotton County perform on state tests?

On average, 20 schools in Cotton County score 25% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in Cotton County meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cotton County?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

Best Schools in Cities Near Cotton County, OK

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Comanche County, OK

  • Actual: 24%
  • Projected: 25%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Stephens County, OK

  • Actual: 26%
  • Projected: 25%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Jefferson County, OK

  • Actual: 21%
  • Projected: 21%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Wichita County, TX

  • Actual: 44%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Clay County, TX

  • Actual: 53%
  • Projected: 44%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Tillman County, OK

  • Actual: 25%
  • Projected: 22%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Wilbarger County, TX

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Jackson County, OK

  • Actual: 28%
  • Projected: 26%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Carter County, OK

  • Actual: 26%
  • Projected: 26%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Garvin County, OK

  • Actual: 26%
  • Projected: 23%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations

Cities, towns and school districts in Cotton County

3 places in Cotton County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.

Cities and towns (3)

School districts (1)