Harrah’s public schools outscore 77% of Oklahoma districts
On the state math tests, 32% of Harrah’s students scored proficient, above the Oklahoma average (25%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Harrah, 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.
Harrah’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 184 Oklahoma towns with household incomes within a quarter of Harrah’s, its schools beat 70%, lower than their 77% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 34% and math 32% across both districts in spring 2022, against 27% and 25% statewide; 90% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 81%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
Harrah spends $10,300 per student and Choctaw/Nicoma Park Schools $9,476, 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 Harrah’s grade
A−: better than 77% of Oklahoma school districts, #33 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 Harrah, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Harrah
Virginia Smith Es
Grades PK–1 · 339 students · 16:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Harrah
Clara Reynolds Es
Grades 2–3 · 304 students · 16:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Harrah
Clara Reynolds Es
Grades 2–3 · 304 students · 16:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Harrah
Russell Babb Es
Grades 4–5 · 314 students · 18:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Harrah
Russell Babb Es
Grades 4–5 · 314 students · 18:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Harrah
Harrah MS
Grades 6–8 · 479 students · 18:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Harrah
Harrah MS
Grades 6–8 · 479 students · 18:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Harrah
Harrah MS
Grades 6–8 · 479 students · 18:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Harrah
Harrah HS
Grades 9–12 · 641 students · 17:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Harrah
Harrah HS
Grades 9–12 · 641 students · 17:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Harrah
Harrah HS
Grades 9–12 · 641 students · 17:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Harrah
Harrah HS
Grades 9–12 · 641 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Harrah runs its own schools through grade 12 (Harrah Public Schools). From grade PK, students attend the Choctaw/Nicoma Park Schools, shared with Choctaw, Midwest City and Nicoma Park. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Harrah
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
Harrah vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Oklahoma towns that share Harrah’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Harrah | A− | Harrah PK–12 · Choctaw/Nicoma Park Schools PK–12 |
| Choctaw | A− | Choctaw/Nicoma Park Schools |
| Oklahoma City | — | — |
Every school in Harrah
5 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 Harrah’s schools
Are Harrah’s schools good?
By Oklahoma’s own tests, yes: the public schools Harrah children attend outscore 77% of Oklahoma’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #33 of 130 Oklahoma towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 70%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Harrah in?
Two districts: Harrah Public Schools runs grades PK–12, and Choctaw/Nicoma Park Schools runs grades PK–12, shared with Choctaw, Midwest City and Nicoma Park.
Where do Harrah kids go to high school?
Harrah HS, with 641 students; its own test results earn a B+.
What is Harrah’s graduation rate?
90% of the class of 2023 in Choctaw/Nicoma Park Schools graduated in four years, against 81% across Oklahoma.
How much does Harrah spend per student?
$10,300 in Harrah Public Schools and $9,476 in Choctaw/Nicoma Park Schools (FY2024), against $12,210 across Oklahoma. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Harrah families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Harrah → 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.