For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 482 students in Nowata County, OK.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Nowata County, OK are Nowata Middle School, Oklahoma Union Middle School and South Coffeyville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nowata County, OK public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Oklahoma public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 24% statewide average). Middle schools in Nowata County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public middle school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Nowata County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nowata Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
707 West Osage Avenue
Nowata, OK 74048
(918) 273-1346
Nowata, OK 74048
(918) 273-1346
Gr: 6-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Oklahoma Union Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13925 State Highway 10
S Coffeyville, OK 74072
(918) 255-6550
S Coffeyville, OK 74072
(918) 255-6550
Gr: 6-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
South Coffeyville Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 E 5th
S Coffeyville, OK 74072
(918) 255-6087
S Coffeyville, OK 74072
(918) 255-6087
Gr: PK-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Nowata County, OK?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Nowata County, OK include Nowata Middle School, Oklahoma Union Middle School and South Coffeyville Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Nowata County?
3 public middle schools are located in Nowata County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nowata County?
Nowata County public middle schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public middle schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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