For the 2025 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 33% (versus the Oklahoma public high school average of 21%), 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 5% of Oklahoma public high schools.
Cotton County, OK public high school have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the Oklahoma average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Walters High School, with ≥90% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 59 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 194 students
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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