Top Rankings
Cushing School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,681 students in Cushing School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Cushing School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,782 Schools
# Students
1,681 Students
697,407 Students
# Teachers
117 Teachers
43,115 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cushing School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 532 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#159 out of 537 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥95%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.74
% American Indian
10%
11%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
8%
21%
% Black
1%
8%
% White
65%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
16%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,526 is higher than the state median of $11,355. The school district revenue/student has grown by 78% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,114 is higher than the state median of $11,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 40% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,526
$11,355
Spending / Student
$16,114
$11,328
Best Cushing School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cushing High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1700 East Walnut Street
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 225-6622
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 225-6622
Gr: 9-12 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Cushing Upper Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
316 North Steele
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 225-4497
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 225-4497
Gr: 2-4 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Cushing Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
521 South Harmony Road
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 225-1311
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 225-1311
Gr: 5-8 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
1601 South Harmony Road
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 225-4697
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 225-4697
Gr: K-1 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
1919 South Kings Highway
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 225-4683
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 225-4683
Gr: PK | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cushing School District?
Cushing School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,681 students.
What is the rank of Cushing School District?
Cushing School District is ranked #151 out of 532 school districts in Oklahoma (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oklahoma school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cushing School District?
65% of Cushing School District students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cushing School District?
Cushing School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What is Cushing School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,114 is higher than the state median of $11,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 40% over four school years.
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