Tyrone

The schools in Tyrone, Oklahoma consist of Tyrone Elementary School and Tyrone High School, serving students from elementary through high school. While Tyrone Elementary School has shown improvement in its rating, moving from a 1-star to a 3-star school, Tyrone High School has faced declining performance, with its statewide ranking dropping significantly in recent years.

Tyrone Elementary School has a relatively low statewide ranking, but its student-teacher ratio of 11.4 is relatively low, which could be beneficial for student learning. However, the school serves a high-need student population, with 78.29% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. In contrast, Tyrone High School has a stronger statewide ranking, currently at 196 out of 431 Oklahoma high schools, but its ranking has fluctuated over the years, dropping to 286 out of 439 schools in the 2022-2023 school year. The high school's academic performance is concerning, with only 38.1% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and just 9.5% proficient or better in Mathematics.

The difference in spending per student between the elementary school ($10,218) and the high school ($8,937) may indicate potential funding disparities that could impact the quality of education and resources available to students. Additionally, both schools serve a predominantly low-income student population, with free and reduced-price lunch rates of 78.29% at the elementary school and 74.68% at the high school. These high poverty levels can present unique challenges and require additional resources and support to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.