Best Schools in Carter County, OK
Carter County, OK has 39 public schools (10 high, 7 middle, 20 elementary) serving 10,189 students. On average they score 26% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in Carter County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Carter County, OK
The top high schools in Carter County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Plainview Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainview • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 447 Students
2. Lone Grove Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lone Grove • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 376 Students
3. Dickson Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dickson • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 370 Students
4. Velma-alma Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Velma-alma • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 143 Students
5. Davis Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Davis • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 234 Students
6. Fox Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fox • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 49 Students
7. Healdton Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Healdton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 167 Students
8. Ardmore Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ardmore • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 751 Students
9. Springer Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Springer • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 61 Students
10. Wilson Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilson • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 156 Students
Best Middle Schools in Carter County, OK
The top middle schools in Carter County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Plainview Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainview • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 339 Students
2. Lone Grove Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lone Grove • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 305 Students
3. Dickson Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dickson • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 293 Students
4. Davis Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Davis • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 264 Students
5. Ardmore Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ardmore • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 498 Students
6. Velma-alma Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Velma-alma • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 102 Students
7. Healdton Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Healdton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 115 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Carter County, OK
The top elementary schools in Carter County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Plainview Intermediate Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainview • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 345 Students
2. Zaneis Public School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Zaneis • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 272 Students
3. Lone Grove Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lone Grove • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 326 Students
4. Davis Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Davis • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 373 Students
5. Velma-alma Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Velma-alma • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 220 Students
6. Dickson Upper Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dickson • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 306 Students
7. Wilson Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilson • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 317 Students
8. Fox Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fox • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 124 Students
9. Springer Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Springer • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 173 Students
10. Lincoln Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ardmore • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 326 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Carter County, OK
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Carter County, OK has a total population of 48,003 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Carter County, OK
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Carter County, OK.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.06 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.40 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.66 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Carter County, OK.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Carter County, OK.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Carter County, OK Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Carter County, OK
How many schools are in Carter County, OK?
Carter County, OK has 39 public schools: 10 high schools, 7 middle schools and 20 elementary schools, serving 10,189 students in total.
How do schools in Carter County perform on state tests?
On average, 39 schools in Carter County score 26% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in Carter County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Carter County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Carter County
6 places in Carter County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
School districts (5)
- Ardmore (6 schools)
- Dickson (4 schools)
- Lone Grove (4 schools)
- Plainview (4 schools)
- Healdton (3 schools)