Custer County Schools & Education
Custer County, Oklahoma
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
29/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
89.4%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
89.4%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 84.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,872
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,520
School Score
29/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 28/100
State Score Position
#31
of 77 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Custer County
Measured School Summary
Custer County faces educational challenges with a school score of 29/100 and a graduation rate of 89.4%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $5,872 per pupil, Custer County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 4% above the Oklahoma average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 5.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 10% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Custer County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
15 public schools and 4 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
29/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #31 of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data.
Completion
89.4%
5.1 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,872
$648 below the state average
School coverage
15
4 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Custer County has 15 public schools across 4 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Custer County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Review-carefully county
Custer County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.
State position
#31
of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data. The county score is 1 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
WEATHERFORD
Elementary to high school visible
2,388 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
CLINTON
Elementary to high school visible
2,080 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
ARAPAHO-BUTLER
Elementary and high visible
474 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
THOMAS-FAY-CUSTER UNIFIED DIST
Elementary to high school visible
465 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
CLINTON is the largest listed district slice, with 5 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Custer County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Custer County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Custer County, Oklahoma
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Centralized and Efficient Education
Custer County supports 5,407 students through 15 public schools organized into four districts. This infrastructure includes six elementary, five middle, and four high schools concentrated in town centers.
Strong Graduation Rates and Results
Custer County excels with an 89.4% graduation rate, significantly outpacing both the state average of 84.3% and the national average of 87.0%. Despite this success, per-pupil spending remains lean at $5,872, compared to the $13,000 national average.
The Weatherford and Clinton Districts
Weatherford and Clinton are the primary districts, enrolling 2,388 and 2,080 students respectively. There are zero charter schools in the county, meaning education is driven by these large, established public districts.
Town-Centered Learning Environment
Two-thirds of the county's schools are located in town settings, resulting in a healthy average school size of 360 students. Weatherford High School leads the county with 636 students, while Clinton High School follows closely with 629.
School Overview
Total Schools
15
in Custer County
Reported Enrollment
5,407
15 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Custer County
WEATHERFORD
CLINTON
ARAPAHO-BUTLER
THOMAS-FAY-CUSTER UNIFIED DIST
15 Public Schools in Custer County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 15 of 15 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEATHERFORD HS | Record | WEATHERFORD | Weatherford, 73096Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 636 |
| CLINTON HS | Record | CLINTON | Clinton, 73601Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 629 |
| BURCHAM ES | Record | WEATHERFORD | Weatherford, 73096Town: Remote | PK–1 | Primary | 534 |
| General Thomas P Stafford Elementary | Record | WEATHERFORD | Weatherford, 73096Town: Remote | 2–4 | Primary | 524 |
| SOUTHWEST ES | Record | CLINTON | Clinton, 73601Town: Remote | 2–4 | Primary | 468 |
| NANCE ES | Record | CLINTON | Clinton, 73601Town: Remote | PK–1 | Primary | 430 |
| ARAPAHO-BUTLER ES | Record | ARAPAHO-BUTLER | Arapaho, 73620Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 350 |
| East Intermediate School | Record | WEATHERFORD | Weatherford, 73096Town: Remote | 5–6 | Middle | 349 |
| WEATHERFORD MS | Record | WEATHERFORD | Weatherford, 73096Town: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 345 |
| CLINTON MS | Record | CLINTON | Clinton, 73601Town: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 282 |
| WASHINGTON ES | Record | CLINTON | Clinton, 73601Town: Remote | 5–6 | Middle | 271 |
| THOMAS ES | Record | THOMAS-FAY-CUSTER UNIFIED DIST | Thomas, 73669Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 260 |
| ARAPAHO-BUTLER HS | Record | ARAPAHO-BUTLER | Arapaho, 73620Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 124 |
| THOMAS-FAY-CUSTER UNIFIED JHS | Record | THOMAS-FAY-CUSTER UNIFIED DIST | Thomas, 73669Rural: Remote | 7–9 | Middle | 112 |
| THOMAS-FAY-CUSTER UNIFIED HS | Record | THOMAS-FAY-CUSTER UNIFIED DIST | Thomas, 73669Rural: Remote | 10–12 | High | 93 |
General Thomas P Stafford Elementary
WEATHERFORD
Weatherford, 73096 / Town: Remote
THOMAS-FAY-CUSTER UNIFIED JHS
THOMAS-FAY-CUSTER UNIFIED DIST
Thomas, 73669 / Rural: Remote
THOMAS-FAY-CUSTER UNIFIED HS
THOMAS-FAY-CUSTER UNIFIED DIST
Thomas, 73669 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,872
State avg $6,520
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Schools in Custer County, Oklahoma — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Custer County, Oklahoma?
Custer County supports 5,407 students through 15 public schools organized into four districts. This infrastructure includes six elementary, five middle, and four high schools concentrated in town centers.
How do schools in Custer County perform academically?
Custer County excels with an 89.4% graduation rate, significantly outpacing both the state average of 84.3% and the national average of 87.0%. Despite this success, per-pupil spending remains lean at $5,872, compared to the $13,000 national average.
What are the major school districts in Custer County, Oklahoma?
Weatherford and Clinton are the primary districts, enrolling 2,388 and 2,080 students respectively. There are zero charter schools in the county, meaning education is driven by these large, established public districts.
What is the school experience like in Custer County?
Two-thirds of the county's schools are located in town settings, resulting in a healthy average school size of 360 students. Weatherford High School leads the county with 636 students, while Clinton High School follows closely with 629.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.