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Custer County

Oklahoma · Public K-12

Custer County, Oklahoma's 16 public schools span elementary through high school (7 elementary, 5 middle, and 4 high). Total enrollment is roughly 5,354 students.

7-year change in Custer County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,354
-123 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
16
+1 (+7%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
48%
was 52%
% Hispanic
33%
was 31%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
16
4 districts
Enrollment
5,354
NCES CCD
Median income
$59,738
Above Oklahoma avg
Free/reduced lunch
62.5%
Below Oklahoma avg
Elementary
7
2,463 students
Middle
5
1,384 students
High
4
1,507 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
WEATHERFORD
2,404 students · 4 districts in Custer County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Custer County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
69%
Hispanic
20%
Black
3%
Asian
1%
Two or more
16%
Native American
5%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
48%
Hispanic
33%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
10%
Native American
7%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
31.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.2%
civilian labor
Median age
33
24.9% under 18

Test scores in Custer County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 8 schools ranked. Oklahoma state average: 30.6%.

Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
  1. CLINTON MS· 17.5%
  2. WEATHERFORD MS· 21.2%
  3. WASHINGTON ES· 25.0%
  4. East Intermediate School· 28.5%
  5. THOMAS-FAY-CUSTER UNIFIED JHS· 30.1%

See all 8 schools in Custer County ranked by score →

All schools (16)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
WEATHERFORD HSWeatherfordHigh09-12657·
CLINTON HSClintonHigh09-12609·
General Thomas P Stafford ElementaryWeatherfordElementary02-04558·
SOUTHWEST ESClintonElementary02-04449·
NANCE ESClintonElementaryPK-01366·
East Intermediate SchoolWeatherfordMiddle05-06365·
BURCHAM ESWeatherfordElementaryPK-01362·
ARAPAHO-BUTLER ESArapahoElementaryPK-08332·
WEATHERFORD MSWeatherfordMiddle07-08326·
WASHINGTON ESClintonMiddle05-06313·
CLINTON MSClintonMiddle07-08286·
THOMAS ESThomasElementaryPK-06260·
ARAPAHO-BUTLER HSArapahoHigh09-12136·
Weatherford Early Childhood CenterWeatherfordElementaryPK-PK136·
THOMAS-FAY-CUSTER UNIFIED HSThomasHigh10-12105·
THOMAS-FAY-CUSTER UNIFIED JHSThomasMiddle07-0994·

Cities in Custer County

Weatherford6 schoolsClinton5 schoolsThomas3 schoolsArapaho2 schools

About Custer County

In Oklahoma, Custer County is a sparse county of about 28,259 residents. 16 public schools across the county educates about 5,354 students between them.

Zooming out, census numbers show median household income runs near $59,738, 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 11%.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Custer County spans 7 elementary schools (2,463 students), 5 middle schools (1,384), and 4 high schools (1,507).

WEATHERFORD is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,404 students across Custer County.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 5,477 students in SY 2017-18 versus 5,354 in SY 2024-25. The school count climbed from 15 to 16 across the same 7-year window. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 52% to 48% over the same window.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Custer County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Custer County?
Custer County, Oklahoma has 16 public K-12 schools serving approximately 5,354 students.
How many high schools are in Custer County?
Custer County, Oklahoma has 4 public high schools, serving approximately 1,507 students.
How many middle schools are in Custer County?
Custer County, Oklahoma has 5 public middle schools, serving approximately 1,384 students.
How many elementary schools are in Custer County?
Custer County, Oklahoma has 7 public elementary schools, serving approximately 2,463 students.
What is the largest school district in Custer County?
WEATHERFORD is the largest school district in Custer County, serving approximately 2,404 students. The county contains 4 school districts overall.
What is the population of Custer County?
Custer County, Oklahoma has a population of approximately 28,259, with a median age of 33. About 24.9% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Custer County?
Median household income in Custer County is $59,738, above the Oklahoma average of $59,445. About 10.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Custer County?
Approximately 31.7% of adults 25 and older in Custer County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Custer County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 62.5% of students in Custer County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Oklahoma county average of 66.8%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Custer County schools?
Across Custer County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.6 to 1.

Custer County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data