Medford

The Medford school district in Oklahoma consists of two schools - Medford Elementary School and Medford High School. While Medford Elementary serves a larger student population of 238, Medford High School stands out as a top-performing school in the state, ranking 8th out of 439 Oklahoma high schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Medford High School has seen a remarkable improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 311th out of 431 high schools in 2009-2010 to 8th out of 439 in the most recent year. This turnaround is reflected in the school's exceptional student performance, with 64.7% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 29.4% in Mathematics, 64.7% in Science, and 70.6% in U.S. History. Additionally, the school boasts a low student-teacher ratio of 8.2, indicating a high level of individual attention for students.

While Medford Elementary School does not share the same level of academic excellence as the high school, it stands out for its exceptional science proficiency, with 77% of 5th-grade students scoring proficient or better on the OSTP/Science assessment, significantly higher than the state average of 35%. However, the school has a higher percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 41.6%, compared to 31.65% at Medford High School, and a lower spending per student at $18,642 versus $31,286 at the high school.