For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 206 students in 74571, OK.
The top ranked public middle schools in 74571, OK are Talihina Junior High School and Buffalo Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 74571 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Oklahoma public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 6% (versus the 24% statewide average). Middle schools in 74571, OK have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public middle school average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best 74571, OK Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Talihina Junior High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 1st Street
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 567-2259
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 567-2259
Grades: 7-8
| 71 students
Rank: #22.
Buffalo Valley Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4384 Southeast Highway 63
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 942-9225
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 942-9225
Grades: PK-8
| 135 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 74571, OK?
The top ranked public middle schools in 74571, OK include Talihina Junior High School and Buffalo Valley Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 74571?
2 public middle schools are located in 74571.
What is the racial composition of students in 74571?
74571 public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public middle schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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