Cheyenne

The Cheyenne school district in Oklahoma serves two schools - Cheyenne Elementary School and Cheyenne High School. While the elementary school is a standout performer, ranking 3rd out of 389 Oklahoma elementary schools, the high school's performance is more modest, ranking 29th out of 431 high schools in the state.

Cheyenne Elementary School consistently achieves high test scores, with 84-90% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 76-83% in Mathematics. The school outperforms the state average by a significant margin and maintains a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Cheyenne High School has more modest test scores, with only 50% proficient or better in English Language Arts and 32.1% in Mathematics for 11th grade.

The Cheyenne school district as a whole is ranked 8th out of 342 districts in Oklahoma and has a 5-star rating. However, the disparity in performance between the elementary and high school suggests a need for improvement at the secondary level. Additionally, the significantly higher spending per student at the high school does not seem to translate into better academic outcomes, indicating that factors beyond just funding, such as instructional practices and school culture, may play a more important role in driving student success.