Best Public Schools in Arnett, OK

The city of Arnett, Oklahoma is home to two schools - Arnett Elementary School and Arnett High School, both serving the Arnett school district. Based on the available data, Arnett Elementary School appears to be a standout performer, consistently earning high rankings and ratings from the state, while Arnett High School has had a more mixed academic record.

Arnett Elementary School has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and its statewide ranking has ranged from 98th to 534th out of all Oklahoma elementary schools. The school's test scores are impressive, with 39% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 49% proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly outperforming the state averages. In contrast, Arnett High School's statewide ranking has fluctuated between 87th and 333rd out of Oklahoma high schools, and its test scores are generally lower than the state averages, particularly in Mathematics.

While both schools have a chronic absenteeism rate of 19.0%, which is higher than the state average, there are some notable differences in their key metrics. Arnett Elementary School has 111 students and a lower student-teacher ratio of 9:1, while Arnett High School has 45 students and a ratio of 5.7:1. Additionally, Arnett High School spends significantly more per student ($28,818) compared to Arnett Elementary School ($18,663), though it is unclear how this additional funding is being utilized and whether it is translating into improved student outcomes.