Summary:
The city of Ryan, Oklahoma is home to two schools - Ryan Elementary School and Ryan High School. While both schools serve economically disadvantaged communities, with over 75% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the performance of the two schools varies significantly.
Ryan High School stands out as the stronger performer, ranking in the top 27% of Oklahoma high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's 4-year graduation rate of 80.1% and low student-teacher ratio of 8.9 suggest a focus on individualized attention and support for students. In contrast, Ryan Elementary School has had more inconsistent performance, with its statewide ranking fluctuating over the years.
Interestingly, Ryan High School spends significantly more per student ($14,164) compared to Ryan Elementary School ($9,472), which may be a contributing factor to the high school's stronger academic performance. Overall, the data suggests that while both schools serve economically disadvantaged communities, Ryan High School is the standout performer in the Ryan school district.
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