Best Public Schools in Zip Code 74571

The 74571 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The schools in this area face significant academic and socioeconomic challenges, with low proficiency rates in core subjects and high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients.

Among the standout schools, Talihina High School is ranked 275 out of 439 Oklahoma high schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. While it has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.1, the school struggles academically, with proficiency rates as low as 13.9% in Math and 2.8% in Science. In contrast, Buffalo Valley High School is ranked 371 out of 439 and has a 1-star rating, with 0% proficiency in Math and only 23.5% proficiency in English Language Arts. It also has a higher student-teacher ratio of 15.2.

The schools in the 74571 zip code area serve predominantly Native American and low-income student populations. Talihina Elementary School has a majority Native American student population (56.74%), while Buffalo Valley Elementary School has a more even mix of White (42.77%) and Native American (33.96%) students. The high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 64.1% at Buffalo Valley High School to 78.21% at Talihina Junior High School, suggest significant socioeconomic challenges in the area.