Top Rankings
Thomas-Fay-Custer Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 455 students in Thomas-Fay-Custer Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Thomas-Fay-Custer Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 27% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,794 Schools
# Students
455 Students
721,016 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
43,565 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Thomas-Fay-Custer Unified School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 533 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#65 out of 538 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥90%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.73
% American Indian
12%
11%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
10%
20%
% Black
n/a
8%
% White
71%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,297 is higher than the state median of $10,983. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,778 is higher than the state median of $10,957. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,297
$10,983
Spending / Student
$11,778
$10,957
Best Thomas-Fay-Custer Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Thomas-Fay-Custer Unified School District?
Thomas-Fay-Custer Unified School District manages 3 public schools serving 455 students.
What is the rank of Thomas-Fay-Custer Unified School District?
Thomas-Fay-Custer Unified School District is ranked #65 out of 533 school districts in Oklahoma (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oklahoma school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Thomas-Fay-Custer Unified School District?
71% of Thomas-Fay-Custer Unified School District students are White, 12% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Thomas-Fay-Custer Unified School District?
Thomas-Fay-Custer Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 17:1.
What is Thomas-Fay-Custer Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,778 is higher than the state median of $10,957. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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