Whitesboro

The schools in Whitesboro, Oklahoma consist of Whitesboro Elementary School and Whitesboro High School, serving students from elementary through high school. These schools have shown significant improvements in their statewide rankings over the years, with Whitesboro Elementary School rising from 809th out of 957 schools in 2014-2015 to 239th out of 845 in 2009-2010, and Whitesboro High School improving from 294th out of 449 schools in 2014-2015 to 108th out of 439 in 2022-2023.

Whitesboro Elementary School stands out for its relatively high percentage of Native American students (38.57%) and a high free/reduced lunch rate of 70.71%, indicating a high-need student population. Meanwhile, Whitesboro High School has shown strong performance in English Language Arts (58.3% proficient or better) and U.S. History (58.3% proficient or better) for 11th graders, as well as a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.4:1, suggesting more individualized attention for students.

Overall, the schools in Whitesboro have faced unique challenges, such as a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, but have also shown remarkable progress in improving their academic performance and statewide rankings. These insights provide valuable information for parents and the community to understand the strengths and areas for improvement in the local education system.