Cushing School District
School District · Cushing, Oklahoma
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,254
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,254
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Evaluating Cushing?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Cushing as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Cushing HS
Cushing · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cushing Upper ES
Cushing · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cushing MS
Cushing · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Oklahoma rank
#308 of 424
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Oklahoma avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,254
+$2,257 vs Oklahoma median
District size
1,716 students
Much larger than Oklahoma median
The short answer
Cushing ranks #308 of 424 Oklahoma districts by overall school rating. Cushing's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Cushing HS (7.3/10), Cushing Upper ES (6.4/10), and Cushing MS (6.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +13.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Cushing schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Cushing
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cushing HS | 7.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Cushing Upper ES | 6.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Cushing MS | 6.2 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Cushing
Cushing is a Cushing, Oklahoma school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,716 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1. The district invests $14,254 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Cushing demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Cushing HS, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Cushing students show an average math proficiency of 44.2% and ELA proficiency of 43.7%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Cushing, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Cushing with test data.
Schools in Cushing
5 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Oklahoma
- City
- Cushing
- Total Enrollment
- 1,716
- Teachers (FTE)
- 118
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cushing?
Cushing has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Cushing?
The average composite rating for Cushing is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Cushing?
Cushing spends $14,254 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cushing?
The average student-teacher ratio in Cushing is 14.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Cushing?
Cushing HS is the highest-rated school in Cushing with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in Cushing?
Across schools in Cushing with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Cushing compare to other districts in Oklahoma?
Cushing has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Oklahoma by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 43.7%
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Compare Cushing with neighboring districts in the state.
- Tulsa (69)
- Oklahoma City (58)
- Moore (34)
- Edmond (28)
- Broken Arrow (27)
- Putnam City (26)
- Norman (25)
- Lawton (23)
- Midwest City-del City (19)
- Union (17)
- Mustang (16)
- Enid (15)
- Owasso (13)
- Yukon (12)
- Ponca City (11)
- Santa Fe South (charter) (10)
- Bixby (10)
- Muskogee (10)
- Bartlesville (9)
- Deer Creek (9)
- Stillwater (9)
- Choctaw-nicoma Park (8)
- Coweta (8)
- Duncan (8)
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.
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