Best Public Schools in Hooker, OK

The city of Hooker, Oklahoma is home to two schools - Hooker Elementary School and Hooker High School, both part of the Hooker school district. While the district faces some challenges, Hooker High School stands out as a strong performer, consistently ranking among the top high schools in the state.

Hooker High School has a higher 4-year graduation rate of 82.2% compared to the elementary school, and its students perform better on standardized tests, with 47% proficiency in English Language Arts and 23% in Mathematics for 11th grade, both above the state averages. The high school also spends significantly more per student ($17,330) and has a lower student-teacher ratio of 12.8, suggesting it may have more resources and support for its students. In contrast, Hooker Elementary School has relatively low proficiency rates in core subjects and a high chronic absenteeism rate of 19.0%, which could be contributing to its lower academic performance.

Both schools serve a predominantly low-income student population, with high free/reduced lunch rates of 62.27% at the elementary school and 56.22% at the high school. Addressing attendance issues and ensuring equitable distribution of resources across the district could be key focus areas for improving the overall quality of education in Hooker.