For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,247 students in Beckham County, OK.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Beckham County, OK are Erick Elementary School, Merritt Elementary School and Elk City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beckham County, OK public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Oklahoma public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 24% statewide average). Middle schools in Beckham County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Oklahoma public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public middle school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Beckham County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Erick Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
205 South Cedar
Erick, OK 73645
(580) 526-3203
Erick, OK 73645
(580) 526-3203
Gr: PK-8 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Merritt Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19693 East 1130 Road
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-5460
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-5460
Gr: PK-8 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Elk City Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 N Boone
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-5043
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-5043
Gr: 7-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Sayre Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 E Hannah Dr
Sayre, OK 73662
(580) 928-5578
Sayre, OK 73662
(580) 928-5578
Gr: 6-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Beckham County, OK?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Beckham County, OK include Erick Elementary School, Merritt Elementary School and Elk City Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Beckham County?
4 public middle schools are located in Beckham County.
What is the racial composition of students in Beckham County?
Beckham County public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public middle schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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