Preston

The Preston school district in Oklahoma serves two schools - Preston Elementary School and Preston High School. While the district as a whole is performing reasonably well, ranking 54 out of 342 districts in the state, there is a noticeable gap in the quality of education between the elementary and high school levels.

Preston High School stands out as the stronger performer, consistently ranking in the top 25-30% of Oklahoma high schools over the past 3 years and earning 4-5 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. The school maintains a strong 80.1% 4-year graduation rate and test scores in core subjects like English Language Arts and Mathematics that are above the state average. In contrast, Preston Elementary School has a more mixed performance record, with test scores that excel in 4th grade ELA but struggle in 8th grade Math.

The data suggests that socioeconomic factors may play a role, as Preston Elementary School has a higher 67.55% free/reduced lunch rate compared to 54.98% at the high school level. Additionally, the higher spending per student at the high school ($8,902 vs. $6,647) may contribute to its stronger academic outcomes. Overall, while the Preston school district is performing reasonably well, there is room for improvement at the elementary school level to better support student learning and close the gap with the high school.