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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Custer County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 5,741 students in Custer County, OK (there are 2 private schools, serving 291 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Custer County, OK are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in Custer County, OK are Thomas Elementary School, Arapaho-butler Elementary School and Arapaho-butler High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Custer County, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 28% statewide average). Schools in Custer County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Custer County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
920 North Main
Thomas, OK 73669
(580) 661-3521
Gr: PK-6 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Arapaho-butler Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
214 N 12th Street
Arapaho, OK 73620
(580) 323-7264
Gr: PK-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Arapaho-butler High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
214 N 12th Street
Arapaho, OK 73620
(580) 323-3261
Gr: 9-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Weatherford High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1500 North Washington Street
Weatherford, OK 73096
(580) 772-3385
Gr: 9-12 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
General Thomas P Stafford Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
800 N Daniel Street
Weatherford, OK 73096
(580) 772-3533
Gr: 2-4 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Thomas-fay-custer Unified High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
920 North Main
Thomas, OK 73669
(580) 661-3522
Gr: 10-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
601 North 13th Street
Clinton, OK 73601
(580) 323-0311
Gr: 5-6 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #88.
Weatherford Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
509 North Custer Street
Weatherford, OK 73096
(580) 772-2270
Gr: 7-8 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #99.
Thomas-fay-custer Unified Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
920 North Main
Thomas, OK 73669
(580) 661-3522
Gr: 7-9 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1010.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1903 Opal Street
Clinton, OK 73601
(580) 323-1290
Gr: 2-4 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1111.
Clinton High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2130 Gary Blvd
Clinton, OK 73601
(580) 323-1230
Gr: 9-12 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1212.
Clinton Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Orient Street
Clinton, OK 73601
(580) 323-4228
Gr: 7-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Burcham Elementary School
1401 North Lark Street
Weatherford, OK 73096
(580) 774-0812
Gr: PK-1 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
East Intermediate School
701 E Proctor
Weatherford, OK 73096
(580) 772-2245
Gr: 5-6 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Nance Elementary School
300 South 11th Street
Clinton, OK 73601
(580) 323-0260
Gr: PK-1 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Weatherford Early Childhood Center
811 N Huber Ave
Weatherford, OK 73096
(580) 772-6411
Gr: PK | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Custer County, OK?
The top-ranked public schools in Custer County, OK include Thomas Elementary School, Arapaho-butler Elementary School and Arapaho-butler High School.
How many public schools are located in Custer County?
16 public schools are located in Custer County.
What percentage of students in Custer County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Custer County are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Custer County?
Custer County public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public schools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Custer County are often viewed compared to one another?

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