For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 3,011 students in Garfield County, OK.
The top ranked public middle schools in Garfield County, OK are Chisholm Middle School, Drummond Elementary School and Garber Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garfield County, OK public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Oklahoma public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 24% statewide average). Middle schools in Garfield County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Oklahoma public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public middle school average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Garfield County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chisholm Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4202 West Carrier Road
Enid, OK 73703
(580) 234-0234
Enid, OK 73703
(580) 234-0234
Grades: 6-8
| 248 students
Rank: #22.
Drummond Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
South Hwy 132
Drummond, OK 73735
(580) 493-2271
Drummond, OK 73735
(580) 493-2271
Grades: PK-8
| 253 students
Rank: #33.
Garber Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
108 East Garber Road
Garber, OK 73738
(580) 863-2232
Garber, OK 73738
(580) 863-2232
Grades: PK-8
| 276 students
Rank: #44.
Dewitt Waller Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2604 West Randolph Avenue
Enid, OK 73703
(580) 366-7900
Enid, OK 73703
(580) 366-7900
Grades: 6-8
| 733 students
Rank: #55.
Covington-douglas Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 E Maine
Covington, OK 73730
(580) 864-7451
Covington, OK 73730
(580) 864-7451
Grades: PK-8
| 156 students
Rank: #66.
Pioneer-pleasant Vale Junior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6520 East Wood Road
Waukomis, OK 73773
(580) 758-3282
Waukomis, OK 73773
(580) 758-3282
Grades: 7-8
| 73 students
Rank: #77.
Kremlin-hillsdale Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
605 Fifth
Kremlin, OK 73753
(580) 874-2283
Kremlin, OK 73753
(580) 874-2283
Grades: PK-8
| 195 students
Rank: #88.
Cimarron Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3rd & Main
Lahoma, OK 73754
(580) 796-2204
Lahoma, OK 73754
(580) 796-2204
Grades: PK-8
| 144 students
Rank: #99.
Longfellow Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 East Broadway Avenue
Enid, OK 73701
(580) 366-8200
Enid, OK 73701
(580) 366-8200
Grades: 6-8
| 546 students
Rank: #1010.
Emerson Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 West Elm Avenue
Enid, OK 73701
(580) 366-7250
Enid, OK 73701
(580) 366-7250
Grades: 6-8
| 387 students
Garfield County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
815 South 5th Street
Enid, OK 73701
(580) 366-8600
Enid, OK 73701
(580) 366-8600
Grades: PK
| 156 students
700 West Elm
Enid, OK 73701
(580) 237-3017
Enid, OK 73701
(580) 237-3017
Grades: 7-9
| 440 students
900 E. Broadway
Enid, OK 73701
(580) 234-7022
Enid, OK 73701
(580) 234-7022
Grades: 7-9
| 364 students
316 West Locust
Waukomis, OK 73773
(580) 758-3264
Waukomis, OK 73773
(580) 758-3264
Grades: PK-8
| 271 students
1818 West Wood Rd
Waukomis, OK 73773
(580) 758-3245
Waukomis, OK 73773
(580) 758-3245
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
209 W Locust
Waukomis, OK 73773
(580) 758-3264
Waukomis, OK 73773
(580) 758-3264
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Garfield County, OK?
The top ranked public middle schools in Garfield County, OK include Chisholm Middle School, Drummond Elementary School and Garber Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Garfield County?
10 public middle schools are located in Garfield County.
What is the racial composition of students in Garfield County?
Garfield County public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public middle schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Which public middle schools in Garfield County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Garfield County include: Longfellow Middle School vs. Dewitt Waller Middle School, Dewitt Waller Middle School vs. Longfellow Middle School, Drummond Elementary School vs. Dewitt Waller Middle School
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