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Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 74871

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130

Students

5-star school

Top rankedMcLish Middle School12^th of 369 Oklahoma middle schools

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McLish Middle School

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Summary:

The 74871 zip code is home to a single standout middle school, McLish Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. This Stonewall district school has consistently earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking 12th out of 369 Oklahoma middle schools in the 2024-2025 school year.

McLish Middle School's academic performance is exceptional, with test scores significantly above the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across multiple grade levels. The school's 19% chronic absenteeism rate is also lower than the state average, and its student-teacher ratio of 12.9 indicates smaller class sizes. However, 79.84% of the school's students receive free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting the school may face socioeconomic challenges despite its academic success.

Overall, McLish Middle School stands out as a high-performing institution in the region, providing a quality education to its students. While the school's demographics indicate potential areas for additional support, its consistent academic excellence and strong ranking make it a standout option for families in the 74871 zip code area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking ()				OSTP English Language Arts I (2025)				OSTP Mathematics (2025)				OSTP Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSTP English Language Arts I 5th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 7th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 8th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I All Grades	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 7th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 8th Grade	OSTP Mathematics All Grades	OSTP Science 5th Grade	OSTP Science 8th Grade	OSTP Science All Grades	Total
McLish Middle School	Public	5-8	20650 County Road 3590	Stonewall	74871	Pontotoc County	Stonewall	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 232-1020	130	9	14.5	83.8%	61 (46.9%)	2 (1.5%)	7 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (22.3%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (23.8%)	95.6	12^th of 369 public middle schools	96.7%					(n/a)	40.0	44.0	40.0	39.0	30.0	56.0	48.0	40.0	40.0	55.0	49.0	$15,125

Cities Near Zip Code 74871

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Stonewall	0.81 mi	3	125^th
Tupelo	6.7 mi	2	248^th
Ada	10.43 mi	16	111^th
Allen	16.58 mi	2	79^th
Roff	18.17 mi	2	154^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

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