Best Public Schools in Zip Code 74878

The 74878 zip code area is home to two small, rural schools - Wanette Elementary School and Wanette High School, both part of the Wanette school district. These schools face significant challenges, with very low enrollment, poor academic performance, and extremely high poverty rates among their student populations.

Both Wanette Elementary and Wanette High have seen their statewide rankings decline over the past decade, with the elementary school dropping from 493 out of 957 Oklahoma schools to 661 out of 845, and the high school falling from 134 out of 449 to 442 out of 463. This decline in performance is reflected in the schools' test scores, which are well below state averages, with only 6% of Wanette Elementary students proficient in English Language Arts and 0% of Wanette High students proficient in Math.

The high poverty rates at these schools, with 80.33% of Wanette Elementary students and 100% of Wanette High students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, likely contribute to the academic challenges. Despite the high poverty levels, the schools are spending relatively high amounts per student, with Wanette High spending over $14,800 per student. This raises questions about how these resources are being allocated and utilized to support student success.