For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,043 students in Beckham County, OK.
The top ranked public high schools in Beckham County, OK are Erick High School, Sayre High School and Elk City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beckham County, OK public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Oklahoma public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Beckham County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public high schools.
Beckham County, OK public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Oklahoma average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Merritt 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 31% 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 Beckham County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Erick High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
404 South Oak
Erick, OK 73645
(580) 526-3351
Erick, OK 73645
(580) 526-3351
Grades: 9-12
| 57 students
Rank: #22.
Sayre High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 E Hannah Dr
Sayre, OK 73662
(580) 928-5576
Sayre, OK 73662
(580) 928-5576
Grades: 9-12
| 190 students
Rank: #33.
Elk City High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1221 N Pioneer Rd
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-0105
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-0105
Grades: 9-12
| 610 students
Rank: #44.
Merritt High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19693 East 1130 Road
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-5460
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-5460
Grades: 9-12
| 186 students
Beckham County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1501 West 7th
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-2590
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-2590
Grades: 3-4
| 326 students
301 E Country Club
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-0194
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-0194
Grades: 1-2
| 271 students
2601 West Ave C
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-7722
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-7722
Grades: PK-K
| 304 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Beckham County, OK?
The top ranked public high schools in Beckham County, OK include Erick High School, Sayre High School and Elk City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Beckham County?
4 public high schools are located in Beckham County.
What is the racial composition of students in Beckham County?
Beckham County public high schools minority enrollment is 31% 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 Beckham County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Beckham County include: Elk City High School vs. Merritt High School
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