For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,084 students in Custer County, OK.
The top ranked public middle schools in Custer County, OK are Arapaho-butler Elementary School, Weatherford Middle School and Thomas-fay-custer Unified Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Custer County, OK public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Oklahoma public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 24% statewide average). Middle schools in Custer County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Oklahoma public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public middle school average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Custer County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arapaho-butler Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
214 N 12th Street
Arapaho, OK 73620
(580) 323-7264
Arapaho, OK 73620
(580) 323-7264
Grades: PK-8
| 358 students
Rank: #22.
Weatherford Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
509 North Custer Street
Weatherford, OK 73096
(580) 772-2270
Weatherford, OK 73096
(580) 772-2270
Grades: 7-8
| 351 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas-fay-custer Unified Junior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
920 North Main
Thomas, OK 73669
(580) 661-3522
Thomas, OK 73669
(580) 661-3522
Grades: 7-9
| 102 students
Rank: #44.
Clinton Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Orient Street
Clinton, OK 73601
(580) 323-4228
Clinton, OK 73601
(580) 323-4228
Grades: 7-8
| 273 students
Custer County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
315 E. 1st Street
Butler, OK 73625
(580) 664-3165
Butler, OK 73625
(580) 664-3165
Grades: PK-8
| 55 students
315 E. 1st Street
Butler, OK 73625
(580) 664-3165
Butler, OK 73625
(580) 664-3165
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
Highway 33 West
Thomas, OK 73669
(580) 593-2257
Thomas, OK 73669
(580) 593-2257
Grades: 4-6
| 120 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Custer County, OK?
The top ranked public middle schools in Custer County, OK include Arapaho-butler Elementary School, Weatherford Middle School and Thomas-fay-custer Unified Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Custer County?
4 public middle schools are located in Custer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Custer County?
Custer County public middle schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public middle schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Which public middle schools in Custer County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Custer County include: Clinton Middle School vs. Weatherford Middle School, Arapaho-butler Elementary School vs. Weatherford Middle School, Weatherford Middle School vs. Arapaho-butler Elementary School
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