For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,803 students in Washita County, OK.
The top ranked public schools in Washita County, OK are Canute Elementary School, Cordell Elementary School and Canute High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washita County, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 27% statewide average). Schools in Washita County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Washita County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Canute Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
216 East Walk Street
Canute, OK 73626
(580) 472-3295
Canute, OK 73626
(580) 472-3295
Grades: PK-8
| 274 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Cordell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
419 N Massingale
Cordell, OK 73632
(580) 832-3420
Cordell, OK 73632
(580) 832-3420
Grades: PK-6
| 367 students
Rank: #33.
Canute High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
216 East Walk Street
Canute, OK 73626
(580) 472-3295
Canute, OK 73626
(580) 472-3295
Grades: 9-12
| 134 students
Rank: #44.
Cordell Junior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
606 E Third St
Cordell, OK 73632
(580) 832-3420
Cordell, OK 73632
(580) 832-3420
Grades: 7-9
| 143 students
Rank: #55.
Cordell High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
606 East Third St
Cordell, OK 73632
(580) 832-3420
Cordell, OK 73632
(580) 832-3420
Grades: 10-12
| 114 students
Rank: #66.
Blanche Thomas High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
708 E Washington
Sentinel, OK 73664
(580) 393-2112
Sentinel, OK 73664
(580) 393-2112
Grades: 9-12
| 86 students
Rank: #77.
Burns Flat-dill City High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
306 Hwy 44
Burns Flat, OK 73624
(580) 562-4846
Burns Flat, OK 73624
(580) 562-4846
Grades: 9-12
| 127 students
Rank: #88.
Mcmurray Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
708 E Washington
Sentinel, OK 73664
(580) 393-4997
Sentinel, OK 73664
(580) 393-4997
Grades: PK-8
| 203 students
Rank: #99.
Will Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
102 Hwy 44
Burns Flat, OK 73624
(580) 562-4851
Burns Flat, OK 73624
(580) 562-4851
Grades: PK-8
| 355 students
Washita County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
201 East Adams
Corn, OK 73024
(580) 343-2298
Corn, OK 73024
(580) 343-2298
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
201 East Adams
Corn, OK 73024
(580) 343-2298
Corn, OK 73024
(580) 343-2298
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Washita County, OK?
The top ranked public schools in Washita County, OK include Canute Elementary School, Cordell Elementary School and Canute High School.
How many public schools are located in Washita County?
9 public schools are located in Washita County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washita County?
Washita County public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Which public schools in Washita County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Washita County include: Cordell High School vs. Burns Flat-dill City High School, Cordell High School vs. Cordell Elementary School, Cordell High School vs. Cordell Junior High School
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