Prue

The town of Prue, Oklahoma is home to two schools - Prue Elementary School and Prue High School. While Prue Elementary School appears to be the stronger of the two, with consistently higher test scores and a better statewide ranking, both schools face significant challenges in serving their high-need student populations.

Prue Elementary School has consistently ranked in the top half of Oklahoma elementary schools, with a high ranking of 171 out of 646 in 2020-2021. The school outperforms the state average in math and science proficiency, but struggles with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 19%. In contrast, Prue High School ranks in the bottom half of Oklahoma high schools, with a low of 388 out of 431 in 2023-2024. The high school significantly underperforms the state average in both English Language Arts and Math proficiency for 11th graders, and has a concerning 82.2% four-year graduation rate.

The data suggests that the Prue school district as a whole may be facing systemic issues, as both schools are ranked in the middle of the pack statewide and serve a high-need population, with over 80% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Addressing the root causes of the district's challenges, such as funding, teacher quality, and student support services, may be crucial for improving outcomes for students in Prue.