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#1440 of 1,750 schools in OK

Butner HS

High School · Butner · Cromwell, OK

A high school in Cromwell, OK where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Post Office Box 157, Cromwell, OK 74837

  • Math 7% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2025)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-7.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7% (2025 OSTP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2025 OSTP)
Overall Proficiency16% (2025 OSTP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2025 OSTP)
vs. Expected-8.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
College Readiness3.3Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
AP Participation8.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.7:1
District spending per student$16,338
Chronic Absenteeism37.5%

Students at Butner HS score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSTP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.

Math Proficiency7%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)
ELA Proficiency25%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2021, reaching 16% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
30%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
70%
2015
ELA
75%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2024
Math
14%
ELA
33%
2025
Math
7%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 43 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

73.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Butner HS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated951/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$58,625

Median home value

$74,800

Median rent

$850/mo

College educated

58.2%

Homeownership

87.9%

Poverty rate

18.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 74837; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
8.9% participation·State avg: 2.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·10 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses1of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Butner

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$16,338NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
25.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Butner HS is listed in BUTNER; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Butner HS

Butner HS is a public high school in Cromwell, OK, part of Butner, serving approximately 56 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,440 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Butner HS

What grades does Butner HS serve?

Butner HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Butner HS?

Butner HS has an enrollment of approximately 56 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Butner HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Butner HS is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Butner HS rank in OK?

Butner HS ranks #1,440 of 1,750 schools in OK.

What is Butner HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Butner HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Butner HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Butner HS has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Butner HS a charter school?

No, Butner HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Butner HS a Title I school?

No, Butner HS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Butner HS?

73.2% of students at Butner HS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
56
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
3
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Seminole County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.5%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 74837)
116
Area median age
66
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 74837; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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