McAlester HS vs Puterbaugh Upper Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oklahoma, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McAlester HS
McAlester · Public high · Grades 9–12
982 students
Puterbaugh Upper Elementary
McAlester · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
378 students
| Measure | McAlester HS McAlester, Oklahoma | Puterbaugh Upper Elementary McAlester, Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #140 of 409 | #290 of 899 |
| National rank | #13094 of 16,910 | #30661 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 3–4 |
| Students | 982 | 378 |
| Enrollment | 982 | 378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.4% | 73.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | – |
| city | McAlester | McAlester |
| state | Oklahoma | Oklahoma |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Puterbaugh Upper Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.0 vs 31.1).
- •McAlester HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.4% vs 73.3%).
- •Puterbaugh Upper Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.2).
- •McAlester HS is the larger school with 982 students compared with 378.
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 McAlester HS better than Puterbaugh Upper Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Puterbaugh Upper Elementary ranks higher (42.0 vs 31.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are McAlester HS and Puterbaugh Upper Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between McAlester and McAlester in Oklahoma.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McAlester HS: 982. Puterbaugh Upper Elementary: 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McAlester HS and Puterbaugh Upper Elementary rank in Oklahoma?
McAlester HS is 140th of 409 and Puterbaugh Upper Elementary is 290th of 899 among high schools in Oklahoma on the 2025 Success Index (US).