Putnam City North HS vs Ralph Downs ES
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.
Putnam City North HS
Oklahoma City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,567 students
Ralph Downs ES
Oklahoma City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
395 students
| Measure | Putnam City North HS Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | Ralph Downs ES Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #108 of 409 | #335 of 899 |
| National rank | #12460 of 16,910 | #32909 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,567 | 395 |
| Enrollment | 1,567 | 395 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.3% | 71.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 42% |
| city | Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City |
| state | Oklahoma | Oklahoma |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ralph Downs ES scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.6 vs 33.9).
- •Ralph Downs ES does better on math proficiency (42% vs 25%).
- •Putnam City North HS does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Putnam City North HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.3% vs 71.6%).
- •Ralph Downs ES does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.5).
- •Putnam City North HS is the larger school with 1,567 students compared with 395.
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 Putnam City North HS better than Ralph Downs ES?
On the Success Index (US), Ralph Downs ES ranks higher (38.6 vs 33.9 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 Putnam City North HS and Ralph Downs ES?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Oklahoma City and Oklahoma City in Oklahoma.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Putnam City North HS: 1,567. Ralph Downs ES: 395. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Putnam City North HS and Ralph Downs ES rank in Oklahoma?
Putnam City North HS is 108th of 409 and Ralph Downs ES is 335th of 899 among high schools in Oklahoma on the 2025 Success Index (US).