Best Public Schools in Elgin, OK

The city of Elgin, Oklahoma is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Elgin Elementary School, Elgin High School, and Elgin Middle School. These schools are part of the Elgin school district and provide educational opportunities for the local community.

Elgin Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution, ranking 87 out of 389 Oklahoma elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school consistently outperforms the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, and maintains a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 19%. In contrast, Elgin High School and Elgin Middle School have more mixed performance, with Elgin High School ranking 66 out of 431 Oklahoma high schools and Elgin Middle School's statewide ranking declining in recent years.

While Elgin High School maintains a high 4-year graduation rate of 82.2%, its Mathematics proficiency for 11th grade students is an area that could be improved, with only 18% of students scoring proficient or better. Elgin Middle School also has room for improvement, with English Language Arts proficiency above the state average but Mathematics proficiency below the state average. Across all three schools, the chronic absenteeism rate is consistent at 19%, suggesting an opportunity to address student engagement and attendance.