Photo: Michael Barera · CC BY-SA 4.0Broken Bow’s public schools score below 57% of Oklahoma districts on tests and graduation
Math proficiency in Broken Bow’s districts is 17%, below the Oklahoma average (25%). The grade covers the public school district serving Broken Bow, 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.
Broken Bow’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 262 Oklahoma towns with household incomes within a quarter of Broken Bow’s, its schools beat 52%, higher than their 43% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 20% of tested students were proficient in reading and 17% in math, against 27% and 25% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
85–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 81% across Oklahoma (the state reports Broken Bow’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $12,271 per student, against $12,210 across Oklahoma (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school
From grade 3 the district’s path is Bennett Es, then Rector Johnson MS, then Broken Bow HS. 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 Broken Bow’s grade
C+: better than 43% of Oklahoma school districts, #98 of 130 Oklahoma towns. Graduation is above the Oklahoma average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Broken Bow, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Broken Bow
Dierks Es
Grades PK–2 · 387 students · 18:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Broken Bow
Dierks Es
Grades PK–2 · 387 students · 18:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Broken Bow
Dierks Es
Grades PK–2 · 387 students · 18:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Broken Bow
Dierks Es
Grades PK–2 · 387 students · 18:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Broken Bow
Bennett Es
Grades 3–5 · 269 students · 17:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Broken Bow
Bennett Es
Grades 3–5 · 269 students · 17:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Broken Bow
Bennett Es
Grades 3–5 · 269 students · 17:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Broken Bow
Rector Johnson MS
Grades 6–8 · 343 students · 14:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Broken Bow
Rector Johnson MS
Grades 6–8 · 343 students · 14:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Broken Bow
Rector Johnson MS
Grades 6–8 · 343 students · 14:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Broken Bow
Broken Bow HS
Grades 9–12 · 606 students · 15:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Broken Bow
Broken Bow HS
Grades 9–12 · 606 students · 15:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Broken Bow
Broken Bow HS
Grades 9–12 · 606 students · 15:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Broken Bow
Broken Bow HS
Grades 9–12 · 606 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Broken Bow’s public schools are run by Broken Bow Public Schools, which also serves Hochatown. Parts of Broken Bow (8% of its land) are served by Lukfata Public School 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
Broken Bow vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Oklahoma towns that share Broken Bow’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Broken Bow | C+ | Broken Bow |
| Hochatown | — | Broken Bow |
Every school in Broken Bow
4 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 Broken Bow’s schools
Are Broken Bow’s schools good?
On Oklahoma’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Broken Bow children attend score below 57% of Oklahoma’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #98 of 130 Oklahoma towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 52%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Broken Bow in?
Broken Bow Public Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,605 students in 4 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Broken Bow are served by Lukfata Public School.
Where do Broken Bow kids go to high school?
Broken Bow HS, with 606 students; its own test results earn a B−.
What is Broken Bow’s graduation rate?
85–89% of the class of 2023 in Broken Bow Public Schools graduated in four years, against 81% across Oklahoma.
How much does Broken Bow spend per student?
$12,271 in Broken Bow Public Schools (FY2024), against $12,210 across Oklahoma. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Broken Bow families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Broken Bow → 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.