For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 5,741 students in Custer County, OK (there are , serving 285 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 Arapaho-butler High School, Thomas Elementary School and Weatherford 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 28% (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 7/10, which is in the top 50% 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
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arapaho-butler High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
214 N 12th Street
Arapaho, OK 73620
(580) 323-3261
Arapaho, OK 73620
(580) 323-3261
Grades: 9-12
| 127 students
Rank: #22.
Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
920 North Main
Thomas, OK 73669
(580) 661-3521
Thomas, OK 73669
(580) 661-3521
Grades: PK-6
| 258 students
Rank: #33.
Weatherford High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1500 North Washington Street
Weatherford, OK 73096
(580) 772-3385
Weatherford, OK 73096
(580) 772-3385
Grades: 9-12
| 669 students
Rank: #44.
Arapaho-butler Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
214 N 12th Street
Arapaho, OK 73620
(580) 323-7264
Arapaho, OK 73620
(580) 323-7264
Grades: PK-8
| 358 students
Rank: #55.
General Thomas P Stafford Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | 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
Grades: 2-4
| 538 students
Rank: #66.
Weatherford Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
509 North Custer Street
Weatherford, OK 73096
(580) 772-2270
Weatherford, OK 73096
(580) 772-2270
Grades: 7-8
| 351 students
Rank: #77.
Thomas-fay-custer Unified Junior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
920 North Main
Thomas, OK 73669
(580) 661-3522
Thomas, OK 73669
(580) 661-3522
Grades: 7-9
| 102 students
Rank: #88.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 North 13th Street
Clinton, OK 73601
(580) 323-0311
Clinton, OK 73601
(580) 323-0311
Grades: 5-6
| 323 students
Rank: #99.
Thomas-fay-custer Unified High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
920 North Main
Thomas, OK 73669
(580) 661-3522
Thomas, OK 73669
(580) 661-3522
Grades: 10-12
| 95 students
Rank: #1010.
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
Grades: 4-5
| 341 students
Rank: #1111.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1903 Opal Street
Clinton, OK 73601
(580) 323-1290
Clinton, OK 73601
(580) 323-1290
Grades: 2-4
| 448 students
Rank: #1212.
Clinton Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Orient Street
Clinton, OK 73601
(580) 323-4228
Clinton, OK 73601
(580) 323-4228
Grades: 7-8
| 273 students
Rank: #1313.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 601 students
Rank: n/an/a
1401 North Lark Street
Weatherford, OK 73096
(580) 774-0812
Weatherford, OK 73096
(580) 774-0812
Grades: PK-1
| 543 students
Rank: n/an/a
701 E Proctor
Weatherford, OK 73096
(580) 772-2245
Weatherford, OK 73096
(580) 772-2245
Grades: 5-6
| 330 students
Rank: n/an/a
300 South 11th Street
Clinton, OK 73601
(580) 323-0260
Clinton, OK 73601
(580) 323-0260
Grades: PK-1
| 384 students
Custer County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
315 E. 1st Street
Butler, OK 73625
(580) 664-3165
Butler, OK 73625
(580) 664-3165
Grades: PK-8
| 55 students
315 E. 1st Street
Butler, OK 73625
(580) 664-3165
Butler, OK 73625
(580) 664-3165
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
Highway 33 West
Thomas, OK 73669
(580) 593-2257
Thomas, OK 73669
(580) 593-2257
Grades: 4-6
| 120 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Custer County, OK?
The top ranked public schools in Custer County, OK include Arapaho-butler High School, Thomas Elementary School and Weatherford 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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