Photo: G. Edward Johnson · CC BY 4.0Claremore’s public schools outscore 64% of Oklahoma districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Claremore, 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.
Claremore’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 29% and math 27% in spring 2022, against 27% and 25% statewide; 87% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 81%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $11,378 per student, against $12,210 across Oklahoma (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Four elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Will Rogers JHS, then Claremore HS. Enrollment is up 7% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Legacy Christian School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
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 Claremore’s grade
B: better than 64% of Oklahoma school districts, #58 of 130 Oklahoma towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Oklahoma average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Claremore, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Claremore
Will Rogers JHS
Grades 6–8 · 792 students · 14:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Claremore
Will Rogers JHS
Grades 6–8 · 792 students · 14:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Claremore
Will Rogers JHS
Grades 6–8 · 792 students · 14:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Claremore
Claremore HS
Grades 9–12 · 1,349 students · 18:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Claremore
Claremore HS
Grades 9–12 · 1,349 students · 18:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Claremore
Claremore HS
Grades 9–12 · 1,349 students · 18:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Claremore
Claremore HS
Grades 9–12 · 1,349 students · 18:1 students per teacher
Claremore’s public schools are run by Claremore Public Schools, which also serves Verdigris. Parts of Claremore (11%, 3%, 3% and 2% of its land) are served by Sequoyah, Chouteau-Mazie, Oologah-Talala and Justus-Tiawah 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.
Above the state in reading
Claremore vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Oklahoma towns that share Claremore’s borders.
Every school in Claremore
7 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 Claremore’s schools
Are Claremore’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Oklahoma: the public schools Claremore children attend outscore 64% of Oklahoma’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #58 of 130 Oklahoma towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 65%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Claremore in?
Claremore Public Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,925 students in 6 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Claremore are served by Sequoyah, Chouteau-Mazie, Oologah-Talala and Justus-Tiawah Public School.
Where do Claremore kids go to high school?
Claremore HS, with 1,349 students; its own test results earn a B+.
What is Claremore’s graduation rate?
87% of the class of 2023 in Claremore Public Schools graduated in four years, against 81% across Oklahoma.
How much does Claremore spend per student?
$11,378 in Claremore Public Schools (FY2024), against $12,210 across Oklahoma. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Claremore?
Yes: Legacy Christian School (religious, grades PK–3, 101 students).
Parents talk
What Claremore families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Claremore → 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.