Kingfisher Junior High School

Kingfisher Junior High School serves grades 7 and 8 in Kingfisher, Oklahoma, enrolling 198 students in a regular public school setting. The school earns a composite score of 9.1 out of 10 — rated Exceptional — driven by an academic score of 8.8, one of the strongest performance profiles for any middle school in the state. That standing holds up under direct comparison.

Kingfisher Junior High ranks #1 among all 356 middle schools in Oklahoma, and #18 overall out of 1,747 public schools statewide. It outperforms 99% of Oklahoma schools across the full K–12 spectrum — a result that places it well clear of nearly every school in the state, not just its middle school peers. A student-teacher ratio of 11.6:1 supports a classroom environment where teachers can focus on individual students during a pivotal two-year stretch in academic development.

At 198 students total, the school operates at a scale where most kids aren't anonymous. For families in the Kingfisher area, this school is the top local option and one of the strongest choices for middle schoolers anywhere in Oklahoma.

With an enrollment of 198 students, Kingfisher Junior High School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Kingfisher Junior High School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.