For the 2025-26 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 Zaneis ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School, Plainview Middle School and Fox Elementary 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Carter County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Zaneis ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30515 Us Highway 70
Wilson, OK 73463
(580) 668-2955
Wilson, OK 73463
(580) 668-2955
Gr: PK-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Plainview Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1140 South Plainview Road
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-6502
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-6502
Gr: 6-8 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Fox Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20214 St Hwy 76
Fox, OK 73435
(580) 366-0301
Fox, OK 73435
(580) 366-0301
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Lone Grove Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6362 Meridian Rd
Lone Grove, OK 73443
(580) 657-3131
Lone Grove, OK 73443
(580) 657-3131
Gr: 6-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Dickson Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4762 State Highway 199
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-2700
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Ardmore Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
511 Veterans Blvd
Ardmore, OK 73402
(580) 223-2475
Ardmore, OK 73402
(580) 223-2475
Gr: 7-8 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #77.
Springer Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16624 Us Hwy 77
Springer, OK 73458
(580) 653-2471
Springer, OK 73458
(580) 653-2471
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Healdton Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3933 Hospital Rd
Healdton, OK 73438
(580) 229-0303
Healdton, OK 73438
(580) 229-0303
Gr: 6-8 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1860 Hewitt Road
Wilson, OK 73463
(580) 668-2306
Wilson, OK 73463
(580) 668-2306
Gr: PK-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Carter County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 1330
Lone Grove, OK 73443
(580) 657-2419
Lone Grove, OK 73443
(580) 657-2419
Gr: 8-9 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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 Zaneis ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School, Plainview Middle School and Fox Elementary 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: Ardmore Middle School vs. Plainview Middle School, Plainview Middle School vs. Ardmore Middle School, Dickson Middle School vs. Plainview Middle School
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