For the 2024-25 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 4,511 students in Jackson County, OK (there are 2 private schools, serving 343 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Jackson County, OK are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Jackson County, OK are Rivers Elementary School, Olustee-eldorado High School and Duke High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 28% statewide average). Schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Jackson County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rivers Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3000 North Veterans Drive
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2183
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2183
Grades: PK-4
| 391 students
Rank: #22.
Olustee-eldorado High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
606 E 6th
Olustee, OK 73560
(580) 648-2243
Olustee, OK 73560
(580) 648-2243
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
Rank: #33.
Duke High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
300 North Chickasaw
Duke, OK 73532
(580) 679-3311
Duke, OK 73532
(580) 679-3311
Grades: 9-12
| 53 students
Rank: #44.
Navajo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15695 South County Road 210
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 482-7742
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 482-7742
Grades: PK-6
| 273 students
Rank: #55.
Altus High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 North Park Avenue
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2167
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2167
Grades: 9-12
| 921 students
Rank: #66.
Navajo Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15695 South County Road 210
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 482-7742
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 482-7742
Grades: 7-8
| 70 students
Rank: #77.
Altus Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1600 South Park Lane
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2173
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2173
Grades: 7-8
| 491 students
Rank: #88.
Altus Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 N Forrest
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2151
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2151
Grades: PK-K
| 390 students
Rank: #99.
Navajo High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15695 South County Road 210
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 482-7742
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 482-7742
Grades: 9-12
| 96 students
Rank: #1010.
Altus Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1221 North Howse Street
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2155
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2155
Grades: 5-6
| 490 students
Rank: #1111.
Altus Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 Glenda
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2185
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2185
Grades: 1-2
| 436 students
Rank: #1212.
Altus Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1830 Sunset
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2180
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2180
Grades: 3-4
| 408 students
Rank: #1313.
Blair High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
610 Zinn Street
Blair, OK 73526
(580) 563-2486
Blair, OK 73526
(580) 563-2486
Grades: 9-12
| 66 students
Rank: #1414.
Olustee-eldorado Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
606 E 6th
Olustee, OK 73560
(580) 648-2243
Olustee, OK 73560
(580) 648-2243
Grades: PK-8
| 154 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Blair Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
610 Zinn Street
Blair, OK 73526
(580) 563-2235
Blair, OK 73526
(580) 563-2235
Grades: PK-8
| 133 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Duke Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 North Chickasaw
Duke, OK 73532
(580) 679-3311
Duke, OK 73532
(580) 679-3311
Grades: PK-8
| 97 students
Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
200 North 7th Street
Eldorado, OK 73537
(580) 633-2219
Eldorado, OK 73537
(580) 633-2219
Grades: PK-8
| 59 students
200 North 7th Street
Eldorado, OK 73537
(580) 633-2219
Eldorado, OK 73537
(580) 633-2219
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students
314 S Forrest St
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2135
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2135
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
606 East 6th Street
Olustee, OK 73560
(580) 648-2243
Olustee, OK 73560
(580) 648-2243
Grades: PK-8
| 104 students
606 East 6th Street
Olustee, OK 73560
(580) 648-2243
Olustee, OK 73560
(580) 648-2243
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
311 East Cypress Street
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2133
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2133
Grades: PK-4
| 329 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jackson County, OK?
The top ranked public schools in Jackson County, OK include Rivers Elementary School, Olustee-eldorado High School and Duke High School.
How many public schools are located in Jackson County?
16 public schools are located in Jackson County.
What percentage of students in Jackson County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Jackson County are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Which public schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Jackson County include: Altus Intermediate School vs. Navajo Elementary School, Navajo Elementary School vs. Altus Intermediate School, Blair High School vs. Altus High School
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