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#21 of 1,750 schools in OK

Top 1% in state

Medford HS

High School · Medford · Medford, OK

A high school in Medford, OK where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

301 North Main Street, Medford, OK 73759

  • Math 34% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 64% proficient (2025)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-4.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34% (2025 OSTP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64% (2025 OSTP)
Overall Proficiency49% (2025 OSTP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2025 OSTP)
vs. Expected+4.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
College Readiness9.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8:1
District spending per student$22,931
Chronic Absenteeism12.5%

Students at Medford HS score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSTP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.

Math Proficiency34%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)
ELA Proficiency64%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 24 points since 2021, reaching 49% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
70%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2024
Math
36%
ELA
71%
2025
Math
34%
ELA
64%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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 44 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

32.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Medford 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 45Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average457/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Medford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$62,198

Median home value

$65,500

Median rent

$819/mo

College educated

24.4%

Homeownership

71%

Poverty rate

14.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 73759; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics3sports offered
2 boys'·1 girls'·9 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.

Medford

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$22,931NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Medford HS

Medford HS is a public high school in Medford, OK, part of Medford, serving approximately 80 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #21 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

What's said publicly about Medford HS

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Medford High School is part of the Medford Public School district. The school's FCCLA chapter has received the Oklahoma FCCLA Star Chapter Award, a recognition for leadership skills, community service, and participation in state programs 1. Over a six-year period, 32 students from the Medford Chapter competed nationally in STAR events 1. The school also offers an FFA program that introduces students to skills such as welding, livestock production, and public speaking, providing a foundation for involvement in the agricultural community of Grant County 1. Additionally, Medford High School has offered art education to grades 9-12 for over 15 years, covering media such as painting, drawing, ceramics, and sculpting, as well as art history 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.medford.k12.ok.us
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Medford HS

What grades does Medford HS serve?

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

How many students attend Medford HS?

Medford HS has an enrollment of approximately 80 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Medford HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Medford HS is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Medford HS rank in OK?

Medford HS ranks #21 of 1,750 schools in OK.

What is Medford HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Medford HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Medford HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Medford HS has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Medford HS a charter school?

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

Is Medford HS a Title I school?

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

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

32.5% of students at Medford 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
80
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Grant County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.5%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 73759)
1,352
Area median age
43
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 73759; 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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