Best Public Schools in Zip Code 73521

The 73521 zip code area is home to 10 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The data reveals a stark contrast in performance between the schools in the Altus district and the schools in the Navajo district.

The standout schools in the area are Rivers Elementary School, which consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, and the Navajo High School and Navajo Junior High School, which also receive high rankings and strong test scores. In contrast, the Altus High School has relatively low proficiency rates, with only 31.3% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 21.9% in Math.

The data also reveals significant differences in student demographics and resource allocation between the two districts. The Altus district schools have much higher free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 50.16% at Altus High School to 79.49% at Altus Early Childhood Center, compared to 37.5% at Navajo High School and 44.32% at Navajo Elementary. Additionally, the Navajo schools generally spend more per student, with Navajo High School spending $9,655 per student compared to $7,722 to $9,431 per student at the Altus schools. These factors likely contribute to the disparities in educational outcomes observed in the data.