For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 2,214 students in Carter County, OK.
The top ranked public middle schools in Carter County, OK are Plainview Middle School, Zaneis Public School and Lone Grove Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carter County, OK public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Oklahoma public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 24% statewide average). Middle schools in Carter County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public middle school average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Carter County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plainview Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1140 South Plainview Road
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-6502
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-6502
Grades: 6-8
| 361 students
Rank: #22.
Zaneis Public School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30515 Us Highway 70
Wilson, OK 73463
(580) 668-2955
Wilson, OK 73463
(580) 668-2955
Grades: PK-8
| 287 students
Rank: #33.
Lone Grove Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6362 Meridian Rd
Lone Grove, OK 73443
(580) 657-3131
Lone Grove, OK 73443
(580) 657-3131
Grades: 6-8
| 289 students
Rank: #44.
Fox Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20214 St Hwy 76
Fox, OK 73435
(580) 366-0301
Fox, OK 73435
(580) 366-0301
Grades: PK-8
| 119 students
Rank: #55.
Dickson Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4762 State Highway 199
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-2700
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-2700
Grades: 6-8
| 248 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Healdton Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3933 Hospital Rd
Healdton, OK 73438
(580) 229-0303
Healdton, OK 73438
(580) 229-0303
Grades: 6-8
| 103 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Springer Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16624 Us Hwy 77
Springer, OK 73458
(580) 653-2471
Springer, OK 73458
(580) 653-2471
Grades: PK-8
| 161 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1860 Hewitt Road
Wilson, OK 73463
(580) 668-2306
Wilson, OK 73463
(580) 668-2306
Grades: PK-8
| 320 students
Rank: #99.
Ardmore Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
511 Veterans Blvd
Ardmore, OK 73402
(580) 223-2475
Ardmore, OK 73402
(580) 223-2475
Grades: 7-8
| 326 students
Carter County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
600 East St N.w.
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-2473
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-2473
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
Po Box 1330
Lone Grove, OK 73443
(580) 657-2419
Lone Grove, OK 73443
(580) 657-2419
Grades: 8-9
| 229 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Carter County, OK?
The top ranked public middle schools in Carter County, OK include Plainview Middle School, Zaneis Public School and Lone Grove Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Carter County?
9 public middle schools are located in Carter County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carter County?
Carter County public middle schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public middle schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Which public middle schools in Carter County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Carter County include: Plainview Middle School vs. Ardmore Middle School, Ardmore Middle School vs. Plainview Middle School, Dickson Middle School vs. Plainview Middle School
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