Photo: H.L.I.T. (flickr.com) · CC BY 2.0Bethany’s public schools score below 74% of Oklahoma districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 18% of Bethany’s students scored proficient, below the Oklahoma average (25%). The grade covers the public school district serving Bethany, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Oklahoma, not nationally.
From Oklahoma state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Bethany’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 20% of tested students were proficient in reading and 18% in math, against 27% and 25% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
78% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 81% across Oklahoma. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $12,066 per student, against $12,210 across Oklahoma (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Four elementary schools, then one middle and three high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is up 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Bethany’s grade
C: better than 26% of Oklahoma school districts, #113 of 130 Oklahoma towns. Both inputs trail the Oklahoma average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Bethany, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Bethany
Western Oaks MS
Grades 6–8 · 677 students · 15:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Bethany
Western Oaks MS
Grades 6–8 · 677 students · 15:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Bethany
Western Oaks MS
Grades 6–8 · 677 students · 15:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Bethany · depends on your address
Putnam City West HS
Grades 9–12 · 2,032 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Oklahoma City
Putnam City HS
Grades 9–12 · 1,995 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Oklahoma City
Putnam City North HS
Grades 9–12 · 1,567 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Oklahoma City
10th grade in Bethany · depends on your address
Putnam City West HS
Grades 9–12 · 2,032 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Oklahoma City
Putnam City HS
Grades 9–12 · 1,995 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Oklahoma City
Putnam City North HS
Grades 9–12 · 1,567 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Oklahoma City
11th grade in Bethany · depends on your address
Putnam City West HS
Grades 9–12 · 2,032 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Oklahoma City
Putnam City HS
Grades 9–12 · 1,995 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Oklahoma City
Putnam City North HS
Grades 9–12 · 1,567 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Oklahoma City
12th grade in Bethany · depends on your address
Putnam City West HS
Grades 9–12 · 2,032 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Oklahoma City
Putnam City HS
Grades 9–12 · 1,995 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Oklahoma City
Putnam City North HS
Grades 9–12 · 1,567 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Oklahoma City
Bethany’s public schools are run by Putnam City Public Schools, which also serves Warr Acres and Woodlawn Park. Parts of Bethany (14% of its land) are served by Bethany instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Bethany vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Oklahoma towns that share Bethany’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Bethany | C | Putnam City |
| Warr Acres | C | Putnam City |
Every school in Bethany
12 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Oklahoma’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Bethany’s schools
Are Bethany’s schools good?
On Oklahoma’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Bethany children attend score below 74% of Oklahoma’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #113 of 130 Oklahoma towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 23%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Bethany in?
Putnam City Public Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 18,836 students in 26 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Bethany are served by Bethany.
Where do Bethany kids go to high school?
One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Putnam City West HS, Putnam City HS and Putnam City North HS.
What is Bethany’s graduation rate?
78% of the class of 2023 in Putnam City Public Schools graduated in four years, against 81% across Oklahoma.
How much does Bethany spend per student?
$12,066 in Putnam City Public Schools (FY2024), against $12,210 across Oklahoma. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Bethany families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Bethany → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Oklahoma. Stars are from neighbors.