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5 schools in CUSHING

Oklahoma · 1,681 students · 1 city

CUSHING's 5 public K-12 schools collectively enroll about 1,681 students across 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

4-year change in CUSHING

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,681
+186 (+12%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How CUSHING ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn OklahomaIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,681#75 of 223#5,026 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
5#51 of 223N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
14.3:1#49 of 222#4,685 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
51.8%#175 of 223#3,885 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
53.8%#111 of 133#2,503 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside CUSHING

Since 2017-18, the 5 district schools that reported both years went from 1,854 to 1,681 students (down 9%) and from 118 to 117 full-time teachers (down 1%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
CUSHING HSCushingHigh09-12521
CUSHING MSCushingMiddle05-08488
CUSHING UPPER ESCushingElementary02-04360
CUSHING LOWER ESCushingElementaryKG-01223
CUSHING PRE-KINDERGARTEN SCHLCushingElementaryPK-PK89

About CUSHING

CUSHING is a thinly populated Oklahoma school district running 5 schools with combined enrollment near 1,681.

For a sense of the school types, CUSHING is built around 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Average enrollment per school in CUSHING is about 336, below the Oklahoma average of roughly 391.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,681 students, increased 12% from the 1,495 reported in SY 2020-21.

On this page, the community for CUSHING discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in CUSHING?
CUSHING operates 5 public K-12 schools in Oklahoma, serving approximately 1,681 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in CUSHING?
CUSHING includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in CUSHING?
CUSHING HS is the largest public school in CUSHING by enrollment, with approximately 521 students.
What grade levels does CUSHING serve?
CUSHING serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 5 schools.