Goldsby’s public schools outscore 65% of Oklahoma districts
36% of students in Goldsby’s public schools are proficient in reading, above the Oklahoma average (27%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Goldsby, 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 94% 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.
Goldsby’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 103 Oklahoma towns with household incomes within a quarter of Goldsby’s, its schools beat 52%, lower than their 65% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on tests
Reading proficiency is 36% and math 31% across both districts in spring 2022, against 27% and 25% statewide; 79% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 81%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
Washington spends $10,160 per student and Norman $11,327, against $12,210 across Oklahoma (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
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 Goldsby’s grade
B+: better than 65% of Oklahoma school districts, #54 of 130 Oklahoma towns. Test scores are above the Oklahoma average; graduation is below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Goldsby, with each school’s own grade.
Goldsby runs its own schools through grade 12 (Washington Public Schools). From grade PK, students attend the Norman Public Schools, shared with Norman. Its elementary school is in Norman. Parts of Goldsby (2% of its land) are served by Newcastle instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Goldsby
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Goldsby vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Oklahoma towns that share Goldsby’s borders.
Every school in Goldsby
27 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 Goldsby’s schools
Are Goldsby’s schools good?
By Oklahoma’s own tests, yes: the public schools Goldsby children attend outscore 65% of Oklahoma’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #54 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 Goldsby in?
Two districts: Washington Public Schools runs grades PK–12, and Norman Public Schools runs grades PK–12, shared with Norman.
Where do Goldsby kids go to high school?
One of 4 high schools, depending on your address: Norman North HS, Norman HS, Dimensions Academy and Washington HS.
What is Goldsby’s graduation rate?
79% of the class of 2023 in Norman Public Schools graduated in four years, against 81% across Oklahoma.
How much does Goldsby spend per student?
$10,160 in Washington Public Schools and $11,327 in Norman Public Schools (FY2024), against $12,210 across Oklahoma. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Goldsby families are saying about school.
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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.