Carney

The small rural community of Carney, Oklahoma is home to two schools - Carney Elementary School and Carney High School. Both schools face significant challenges, with fluctuating performance and consistently low rankings compared to state averages.

Carney Elementary School has seen its statewide ranking swing widely, from a high of 236 out of 846 Oklahoma elementary schools in 2010-2011 to a low of 837 out of 957 in 2014-2015, before improving to 215 out of 646 in the most recent year. This suggests the school has faced difficulties but has also shown the ability to improve. In contrast, Carney High School has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Oklahoma high schools, placing between 344-354 out of 431-463 schools in the last three years, indicating ongoing underperformance.

Both schools face significant challenges, with low test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and a large majority of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Spending per student is also below the state average, despite the high needs of the student population. Addressing these socioeconomic factors and providing additional resources will be crucial for improving educational outcomes for students in the Carney community.