Carney School District

204 South Carney Street
Carney, OK 74832-0240
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Carney School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 212 students in Carney School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Carney School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,782 Schools
# Students
212 Students
697,407 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
43,115 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Carney School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 532 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OK)
#153 out of 537 school districts
(Top 30%)
27%
25%
30-34%
27%
40-49%
31%
(20-21)
≥80%
78%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.74
% American Indian
7%
11%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
21%
% Black
n/a
8%
% White
75%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
14%
14%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,599 is higher than the state median of $11,355. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,118 is less than the state median of $11,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OK)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,599
$11,355
Spending / Student
$11,118
$11,328

Best Carney School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carney High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
204 South Carney Street
Carney, OK 74832
(405) 865-2344
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Carney Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
204 South Carney Street
Carney, OK 74832
(405) 865-2344
Gr: PK-8 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Carney School District?
Carney School District manages 2 public schools serving 212 students.
What is the rank of Carney School District?
Carney School District is ranked #138 out of 532 school districts in Oklahoma (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oklahoma school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Carney School District?
75% of Carney School District students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Carney School District?
Carney School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What is Carney School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,118 is less than the state median of $11,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 212 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in OK)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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