Alex, OK - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Alex

Alex is a small rural school district in Grady County, Oklahoma, serving students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade in two buildings, an elementary school and a high school. The district’s total enrollment is modest, and it draws from a handful of surrounding communities, including the town of Alex, parts of Blanchard, Chickasha, and unincorporated areas. The student body is predominantly white, with a noticeable share of students identifying as two or more races and a smaller but present Hispanic population. The district does not report the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals, and data on students with disabilities and English learners is also absent, so the full picture of economic and learning support needs is not available in the public data.

On state assessments, the results are uneven and in some grades too small to report publicly. In the grades where scores were released, math proficiency in both third and eighth grade came in around a third of students meeting the bar, while eighth-grade science showed a substantially stronger result, with roughly three-quarters of students scoring proficient. Seventh-grade English language arts posted a low figure, and eighth-grade ELA was also below half. Oklahoma changed its cut scores in recent years, which makes trend comparisons difficult, and many grade-level results were suppressed because the tested group was too small to report. The district’s overall proficiency index, which averages across all tested grades and subjects where data is available, sits above the midpoint when compared to the other districts in Grady County. That places Alex in the middle to upper half of the county academically, though the index mixes several grades where results were suppressed and only a few where they were reported, so the picture is incomplete. A parent may want to ask the school directly for more complete testing data, especially in the elementary and middle school grades where suppression was most common.

Chronic absenteeism, a measure of how many students miss a significant number of school days, is low in Alex and ranks in the most favorable quarter among county districts. That suggests consistent attendance patterns, which can support steady learning progression. The district’s per-pupil spending is well above the typical level seen across Grady County, landing in the upper range. That kind of spending relative to district size often reflects the fixed costs of running a small system more than a sign of exceptional programming, but it also means the district may have capacity for smaller class sizes and individualized attention if resources are directed well. The district reports no recent major changes or initiatives publicly, so there is little to note about new programs, facility investments, or strategic shifts.

The housing market in the area shows a mix. Typical home values in the district’s ZIP-code footprint are near the statewide median for Oklahoma, with some variation depending on the specific community. The town of Alex itself sits at a moderate price point, while Blanchard tends higher and Chickasha lower. Rents are moderate on the whole. The economic context in Grady County is stable, with unemployment near the national average and mortgage rates typical for early 2026.

For a family considering Alex, the district offers a small-school setting where a student would be part of a community of just a few hundred peers from kindergarten through graduation. The academic profile is mixed: there are bright spots in eighth-grade science and a county-relative position that looks solid, but there are also grade levels where proficiency is low or unknown. The low chronic absenteeism rate and high per-pupil spending are positives that may reflect a stable, invested school environment. The absence of publicly available data on free lunch eligibility, special education, and English learner services means families with specific support needs should contact the district directly to understand what is available. The district’s size and rural location mean fewer course options and extracurricular breadth than a large suburban system would offer, but the close-knit character may be exactly what some families are looking for.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

301

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 10%

White 69%

Asian 2%

Two+ 15%

Am. Indian / AK Native 5%

Schools in this District

2 schools are officially reported under this district.

ALEX ES

ALEX HS

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

2 grades reported

33%

Grade 3

35%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

2 grades reported

14%

Grade 7

30%

Grade 8

Science

1 grade reported

74%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$219,998

Year-over-year change+4.8%

Range across 7 ZIP codes$151K to $320K

vs. state typical0.99x

vs. national typical0.60x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (7 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
73011	Alex	$255K	+5.1%	38.0%
73067	Chickasha	$222K	+5.1%	27.6%
73002		$175K	+6.1%	16.7%
73052		$151K	+2.4%	14.1%
73010	Blanchard	$320K	+2.8%	3.4%
73018	Chickasha	$158K	+5.9%	0.2%
73082	Rush Springs	$166K	+7.0%	0.0%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,264/mo

Year-over-year change+10.3%

Range across 2 ZIP codes$1,252 to $1,265/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
73010	Blanchard	$1,265	—	3.4%
73018	Chickasha	$1,252	+10.3%	0.2%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,110/mo

Home price / national median income2.6x

Annual rent / national median income18.1%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$154/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$221,765 (+2.2% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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