Best Public Schools in Fargo, OK

The city of Fargo, Oklahoma is home to two schools: Fargo Elementary School and Fargo High School. While both schools serve the Fargo community, the data reveals a stark contrast in their academic performance and overall standing.

Fargo Elementary School stands out as the high-performing institution, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in Oklahoma. With a 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency rate of 69%, significantly higher than the state average of 51%, and a low student-teacher ratio of 11.5, the elementary school has demonstrated its ability to deliver quality education. In contrast, Fargo High School has struggled, ranking 381st out of 431 Oklahoma high schools and earning only a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The data also reveals that both schools serve a high percentage of students from low-income families, with free and reduced lunch rates exceeding 75%. However, Fargo Elementary School's strong academic performance despite this challenge is particularly noteworthy. The significant difference in spending per student between the elementary and high school raises questions about resource allocation and whether the higher spending at the high school level is translating into better outcomes.