Cement

The Cement Elementary School and Cement High School serve the Cement, Oklahoma community. While the schools face challenges related to economic disadvantage, they also have some standout features, such as Cement High School's impressive 6:1 student-teacher ratio.

Cement High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, going from 130th out of 431 Oklahoma high schools in 2023-2024 to 214th out of 463 in 2024-2025, suggesting relatively strong performance compared to other high schools in the state. However, both Cement Elementary and Cement High lag behind state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, with Cement Elementary performing particularly low at 16% and 14% proficient, respectively. The schools also face high chronic absenteeism rates of 19%, which is an area for improvement.

Despite the academic challenges, the small size of Cement High School, with only 42 students, allows for more individualized attention and support. Additionally, the high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, at 86.86% for Cement Elementary and 80.95% for Cement High, indicate significant economic need in the community, which may contribute to the lower-than-average academic performance. Overall, the schools in Cement face a mix of strengths and areas for improvement, requiring targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of their student population.