Best Public Schools in Zip Code 73728

Summary:

The 73728 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school - all part of the Cherokee school district. Among these schools, Cherokee Elementary School stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking among the best elementary schools in Oklahoma and exceeding the state average in 3rd-grade math proficiency. In contrast, Cherokee High School has room for improvement, with only 21.7% of 11th-graders proficient or better in mathematics.

The data reveals that the schools in this area have relatively low student-teacher ratios, ranging from 11.5 at Cherokee Elementary to 13.3 at Cherokee Middle School. However, there is a notable difference in per-student spending, with Cherokee High School spending nearly twice as much as the other two schools. This variation in funding could be an area for further investigation to understand its impact on student outcomes.

Overall, the 73728 zip code area offers a mix of academic performance, with Cherokee Elementary School standing out as the top-performing institution and the other schools showing room for improvement in certain areas. Parents in this community can use this information to make informed decisions about their children's education and advocate for continued support and investment in their local schools.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				CCRA English Language Arts (2024)	CCRA Mathematics (2024)	OSTP Mathematics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	CCRA English Language Arts 11th Grade	CCRA Mathematics 11th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 3rd Grade	Total
Cherokee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	700 S Nebraska	Cherokee	73728	Alfalfa County	Cherokee	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 596-3277	189	16	11.5	49.7%	158 (83.6%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	10 (5.3%)								(n/a)			57.0	$10,915
Cherokee High School	Public	9-12	412 E 5th Street	Cherokee	73728	Alfalfa County	Cherokee	No	(n/a)	No	No	(580) 596-3391	101	9	11.6	46.5%	76 (75.2%)	1 (1.0%)	20 (19.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.0%)								(n/a)	43.5	21.7		$16,570
Cherokee Middle School	Public	6-8	412 E 5th Street	Cherokee	73728	Alfalfa County	Cherokee	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 596-3391	89	7	13.3	42.7%	67 (75.3%)	1 (1.1%)	8 (9.0%)	2 (2.2%)	3 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (9.0%)								(n/a)				$10,107

Cities Near Zip Code 73728

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Cherokee	0.21 mi	3
Burlington	10.86 mi	2
Jet	11.28 mi	1	7^th
Helena	14.98 mi	1
Alva	17.35 mi	5	56^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.