Best Public Schools in Zip Code 74872

The 74872 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school - all part of the Stratford school district. Based on the data, Stratford Middle School stands out as the highest-performing school in the area, consistently ranking in the top quarter of Oklahoma middle schools and demonstrating strong academic achievement, particularly in mathematics.

While the schools in this area serve a relatively high proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 57.89% to 72.2%, Stratford Middle School has been able to excel academically. In contrast, Stratford High School has seen a decline in its performance, dropping from a 5-star rating to a 3-star rating over the past few years, which could be an area of concern.

The data also suggests that the Stratford school district is allocating more resources to its high school, with Stratford High School spending the most per student ($11,522) compared to the elementary and middle schools. This could be a factor in the school's declining performance and may warrant further investigation.