Best Schools in Marlow, Oklahoma
8 schools · 3 Elementary · 2 Middle · 3 High
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Use this page to compare every school in Marlow by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Bray-doyle ES
Elementary · Bray-doyle. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Marlow HS
High · Marlow. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Bray-doyle HS
High · Bray-doyle. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Marlow for 2026 are Bray-doyle ES (8.6/10), Marlow HS (8.0/10), and Bray-doyle HS (7.7/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 8 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
8
in this city
Avg Score
6.3
out of 10
Median Home
$154,300
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Schools
8
in this city
Avg Score
6.3
out of 10
Median Home
$154,300
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Rates 8.0/10 despite 49% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Marlow schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +25.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Marlow schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Marlow
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bray-doyle ES | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Marlow HS | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Bray-doyle HS | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Marlow ES | 6.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Central High HS | 6.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Central High MS | 4.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Marlow MS | 4.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Central High ES | 4.3 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.3/10
- Median household income
- $63,545
- Median home value
- $154,300
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21%
- Avg commute
- 26 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 80%
38% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Marlow compares
Oklahoma rank
#97 of 223
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Oklahoma avg (6.2)
Median household income
$64k
105% of Oklahoma median
Schools in this city
8
About Schools in Marlow, Oklahoma
Marlow, Oklahoma is home to 8 schools, including 8 public schools. The city's schools span 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
With an average rating of 6.3 out of 10, schools in Marlow show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Marlow is Bray-doyle ES with a composite score of 8.6/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Marlow is served by 3 school districts: BRAY-DOYLE, CENTRAL HIGH, MARLOW. These districts collectively serve 2,088 students.
Marlow's community shows 21% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $63,545. The poverty rate in the area is 15.4%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 197 students · Pre-K–8th | 8.6 |
| 2 | 718 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.7 |
| 3 | 208 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.3 |
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 103 students · 6th–8th | 4.8 |
| 2 | 293 students · 6th–8th | 4.6 |
High Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 376 students · 9th–12th | 8.0 |
| 2 | 75 students · 9th–12th | 7.7 |
| 3 | 118 students · 9th–12th | 6.1 |
Schools in Marlow
Marlow, Oklahoma · 8 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$63,545
Median Home Value
$154,300
Median Rent
$828/mo
Population
9,639
College Educated
21%
Homeownership
80%
Avg Commute
26 min
Poverty Rate
15.4%
Community Profile
Marlow has a median household income of $63,545. It is a community where 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $154,300, with a median rent of $828/month. The area has a poverty rate of 15.4%. The average commute for residents is 26 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Oklahoma
- Elementary
- 3
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 3
Resources
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Common questions about schools in Marlow, Oklahoma
How many schools are in Marlow, Oklahoma?
Marlow has 8 schools, including 8 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Marlow, Oklahoma?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Marlow is 6.3 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Marlow, Oklahoma?
The top-ranked school in Marlow on MySchoolScout is Bray-doyle ES with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What is the best elementary school in Marlow, Oklahoma?
The top-ranked elementary school in Marlow on MySchoolScout is Bray-doyle ES with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What is the best middle school in Marlow, Oklahoma?
The top-ranked middle school in Marlow on MySchoolScout is Central High MS with a composite score of 4.8/10.
What is the best high school in Marlow, Oklahoma?
The top-ranked high school in Marlow on MySchoolScout is Marlow HS with a composite score of 8.0/10.
How many school districts serve Marlow, Oklahoma?
Marlow is served by 3 school districts: Bray-doyle, Central High, Marlow.
What is the education level in Marlow, Oklahoma?
According to Census data, 21% of adults in Marlow have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Marlow, Oklahoma?
The median household income in Marlow is approximately $63,545 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Marlow, Oklahoma?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Marlow is 14.7:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Marlow, Oklahoma?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Oklahoma Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.