For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 519 students in Harper County, OK.
The top ranked public middle schools in Harper County, OK are Laverne Elementary School and Buffalo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harper County, OK public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Oklahoma public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 24% statewide average). Middle schools in Harper County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Oklahoma public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public middle school average of 54% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Harper County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Laverne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
615 W Jane Jayroe Blvd
Laverne, OK 73848
(580) 921-5025
Laverne, OK 73848
(580) 921-5025
Grades: PK-8
| 335 students
Rank: #22.
Buffalo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
605 Se 2nd
Buffalo, OK 73834
(580) 735-2448
Buffalo, OK 73834
(580) 735-2448
Grades: PK-8
| 184 students
Harper County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 130
Buffalo, OK 73834
(580) 735-2448
Buffalo, OK 73834
(580) 735-2448
Grades: 7-8
| 32 students
Po Box 40
Laverne, OK 73848
(580) 921-3361
Laverne, OK 73848
(580) 921-3361
Grades: 6-8
| 95 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Harper County, OK?
The top ranked public middle schools in Harper County, OK include Laverne Elementary School and Buffalo Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Harper County?
2 public middle schools are located in Harper County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harper County?
Harper County public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public middle schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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