For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 845 students in Coalgate, OK.
The top-ranked public schools in Coalgate, OK are Cottonwood Public School, Emerson Elementary School and Coalgate High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Coalgate, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 28% statewide average). Schools in Coalgate have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Coalgate, OK (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cottonwood Public School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
38286 Lubbis St
Coalgate, OK 74538
(580) 927-3907
Coalgate, OK 74538
(580) 927-3907
Gr: PK-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
111 Fox Ave
Coalgate, OK 74538
(580) 927-2351
Coalgate, OK 74538
(580) 927-2351
Gr: PK-6 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Coalgate High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 West Cedar
Coalgate, OK 74538
(580) 927-2592
Coalgate, OK 74538
(580) 927-2592
Gr: 9-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Wallace Byrd Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
108 West Cedar
Coalgate, OK 74538
(580) 927-3560
Coalgate, OK 74538
(580) 927-3560
Gr: 7-8 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Coalgate, OK?
The top-ranked public schools in Coalgate, OK include Cottonwood Public School, Emerson Elementary School and Coalgate High School.
How many public schools are located in Coalgate?
4 public schools are located in Coalgate.
What is the racial composition of students in Coalgate?
Coalgate public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public schools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Coalgate are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Coalgate include: Wallace Byrd Middle School vs. Emerson Elementary School, Emerson Elementary School vs. Coalgate High School, Emerson Elementary School vs. Wallace Byrd Middle School
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