Central HS vs Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Acad
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oklahoma, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central HS
Tulsa · Public high · Grades 9–12
430 students
Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Acad
Tulsa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
314 students
| Measure | Central HS Tulsa, Oklahoma | Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Acad Tulsa, Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 5 Lower 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #409 of 409 | #895 of 899 |
| National rank | #16823 of 16,910 | #50210 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 430 | 314 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 314 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.5% | 96.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 7.5% |
| city | Tulsa | Tulsa |
| state | Oklahoma | Oklahoma |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (5.3 vs 4.8).
- •Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Acad does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 2.5%).
- •Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Acad does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 2.5%).
- •Central HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.5% vs 96.5%).
- •Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Acad does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 22.6).
- •Central HS is the larger school with 430 students compared with 314.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Central HS better than Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Acad?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Central HS and Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Acad?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Tulsa and Tulsa in Oklahoma.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central HS: 430. Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Acad: 314. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central HS and Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Acad rank in Oklahoma?
Central HS is 409th of 409 and Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Acad is 895th of 899 among high schools in Oklahoma on the 2025 Success Index (US).