Puterbaugh Upper Elementary vs Randy Hughes Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oklahoma, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Puterbaugh Upper Elementary
McAlester · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
378 students
Randy Hughes Middle School
McAlester · Public middle · Grades 7–8
447 students
| Measure | Puterbaugh Upper Elementary McAlester, Oklahoma | Randy Hughes Middle School McAlester, Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #290 of 899 | #86 of 338 |
| National rank | #30661 of 50,301 | #9914 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 378 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 378 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.3% | 69.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | McAlester | McAlester |
| state | Oklahoma | Oklahoma |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Puterbaugh Upper Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.0 vs 39.6).
- •Randy Hughes Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.1% vs 73.3%).
- •Puterbaugh Upper Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 14.9).
- •Randy Hughes Middle School is the larger school with 447 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 Puterbaugh Upper Elementary better than Randy Hughes Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Puterbaugh Upper Elementary ranks higher (42.0 vs 39.6 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 Puterbaugh Upper Elementary and Randy Hughes Middle School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between McAlester and McAlester in Oklahoma.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Puterbaugh Upper Elementary: 378. Randy Hughes Middle School: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Puterbaugh Upper Elementary and Randy Hughes Middle School rank in Oklahoma?
Puterbaugh Upper Elementary is 290th of 899 and Randy Hughes Middle School is 86th of 338 among elementary schools in Oklahoma on the 2025 Success Index (US).