For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 5,741 students in Custer County, OK (there are 2 private schools, serving 288 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Custer County, OK are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Custer County, OK are Thomas Elementary School, Arapaho-butler Elementary School and Arapaho-butler High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Custer County, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 27% statewide average). Schools in Custer County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Custer County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
920 North Main
Thomas, OK 73669
(580) 661-3521
Thomas, OK 73669
(580) 661-3521
Gr: PK-6 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Arapaho-butler Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
214 N 12th Street
Arapaho, OK 73620
(580) 323-7264
Arapaho, OK 73620
(580) 323-7264
Gr: PK-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Arapaho-butler High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
214 N 12th Street
Arapaho, OK 73620
(580) 323-3261
Arapaho, OK 73620
(580) 323-3261
Gr: 9-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Weatherford High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 North Washington Street
Weatherford, OK 73096
(580) 772-3385
Weatherford, OK 73096
(580) 772-3385
Gr: 9-12 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
General Thomas P Stafford Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 N Daniel Street
Weatherford, OK 73096
(580) 772-3533
Weatherford, OK 73096
(580) 772-3533
Gr: 2-4 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Thomas-fay-custer Unified High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
920 North Main
Thomas, OK 73669
(580) 661-3522
Thomas, OK 73669
(580) 661-3522
Gr: 10-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 North 13th Street
Clinton, OK 73601
(580) 323-0311
Clinton, OK 73601
(580) 323-0311
Gr: 5-6 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #88.
Weatherford Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
509 North Custer Street
Weatherford, OK 73096
(580) 772-2270
Weatherford, OK 73096
(580) 772-2270
Gr: 7-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #99.
Weatherford West Es
(Math: 24% | Reading: 24% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
811 West Huber Avenue
Weatherford, OK 73096
(580) 772-5888
Weatherford, OK 73096
(580) 772-5888
Gr: 4-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1010.
Thomas-fay-custer Unified Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
920 North Main
Thomas, OK 73669
(580) 661-3522
Thomas, OK 73669
(580) 661-3522
Gr: 7-9 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1111.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1903 Opal Street
Clinton, OK 73601
(580) 323-1290
Clinton, OK 73601
(580) 323-1290
Gr: 2-4 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1212.
Clinton High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2130 Gary Blvd
Clinton, OK 73601
(580) 323-1230
Clinton, OK 73601
(580) 323-1230
Gr: 9-12 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1313.
Clinton Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Orient Street
Clinton, OK 73601
(580) 323-4228
Clinton, OK 73601
(580) 323-4228
Gr: 7-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
1401 North Lark Street
Weatherford, OK 73096
(580) 774-0812
Weatherford, OK 73096
(580) 774-0812
Gr: PK-1 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
701 E Proctor
Weatherford, OK 73096
(580) 772-2245
Weatherford, OK 73096
(580) 772-2245
Gr: 5-6 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
300 South 11th Street
Clinton, OK 73601
(580) 323-0260
Clinton, OK 73601
(580) 323-0260
Gr: PK-1 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Custer County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
315 E. 1st Street
Butler, OK 73625
(580) 664-3165
Butler, OK 73625
(580) 664-3165
Gr: PK-8 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
315 E. 1st Street
Butler, OK 73625
(580) 664-3165
Butler, OK 73625
(580) 664-3165
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Highway 33 West
Thomas, OK 73669
(580) 593-2257
Thomas, OK 73669
(580) 593-2257
Gr: 4-6 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Custer County, OK?
The top ranked public schools in Custer County, OK include Thomas Elementary School, Arapaho-butler Elementary School and Arapaho-butler High School.
How many public schools are located in Custer County?
16 public schools are located in Custer County.
What percentage of students in Custer County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Custer County are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Custer County?
Custer County public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Which public schools in Custer County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Custer County include: Clinton Middle School vs. Weatherford Middle School, Washington Elementary School vs. Arapaho-butler Elementary School, Arapaho-butler Elementary School vs. Weatherford Middle School
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