Arnett

The town of Arnett, Oklahoma is home to two schools - Arnett Elementary School and Arnett High School, both part of the Arnett school district. While the elementary school has consistently strong academic performance, the high school has seen fluctuating statewide rankings over the years.

Arnett Elementary School stands out for its exceptional mathematics performance, with 90% of 7th graders scoring proficient or better on the OSTP assessment, far exceeding the state average of 29%. The school has also maintained a top 25% ranking among Oklahoma elementary schools, reaching as high as 98th out of 845 in 2009-2010. In contrast, Arnett High School has seen its statewide ranking vary greatly, from a high of 87th out of 350 in 2021-2022 to a low of 333rd out of 431 in 2023-2024, suggesting inconsistent performance over time.

Both schools have small enrollments, with Arnett Elementary School having 111 students and Arnett High School having 45 students, indicating they may face unique challenges common to rural or small-town educational institutions. The schools also have significant portions of their student populations coming from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, with free/reduced lunch rates of 46.85% and 33.33%, respectively.