For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 847 students in 74538, OK.
The top ranked public schools in 74538, OK are Cottonwood ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 74538 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 27% statewide average). Schools in 74538, OK have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best 74538, OK ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cottonwood ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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: 53%
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 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 74538, OK?
The top ranked public schools in 74538, OK include Cottonwood ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School, Emerson Elementary School and Coalgate High School.
How many public schools are located in 74538?
4 public schools are located in 74538.
What is the racial composition of students in 74538?
74538 public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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