Chickasha, OK - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Chickasha

Chickasha is a public school district in Grady County, Oklahoma, serving preschool through twelfth grade. The district operates a handful of schools: one early childhood center, two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. Students come from the surrounding area, with the district enrollment spread roughly evenly across the elementary, middle, and high school grades. The student population is predominantly white, with a substantial share of students who identify as two or more races, followed by Hispanic students and smaller numbers of American Indian or Alaska Native students, Black students, and Asian students. The district sits in a moderately sized Oklahoma community, and the housing market reflects that. Home values in the area are below the state median, and rents have increased recently, though the overall cost of homeownership remains lower than the national benchmark. For a family moving into the region, the housing market here is comparatively affordable, a relevant factor given the district's academic profile.

On state assessments administered in the 2024-25 school year, Chickasha's results are mixed. In math, proficiency rates hover in the low to mid range across most tested grades, with a notable drop in the eighth grade. English language arts results follow a similar pattern, with the highest proficiency rates in third grade and a significant decline by eighth grade. Science results are a relative bright spot, particularly in fifth and eighth grades. When placed among the county's districts, the district's overall proficiency index falls below the midpoint. A parent examining these results may conclude that the district's elementary science instruction is a strength worth exploring, while the math and reading scores, especially in the upper grades, are areas the district likely is working to improve.

A significant concern for the district is student attendance. The chronic absenteeism rate is in the bottom quartile among Grady County’s districts, a figure that signals a substantial portion of students are missing a meaningful number of school days. This is a red flag for academic progress and a point a prospective parent may want to discuss directly with the school administration. The district's per-pupil spending sits in the upper half of the middle range among county peers, suggesting the district is allocating resources at a level comparable to many of its neighbors, though the connection between that spending and student outcomes is not directly measured here.

The district's website and publicly reported communications indicate an active interest in capital improvements. The district has held bond elections and publishes news about its operations, but specific recent initiatives like new facilities, curriculum overhauls, or staffing changes were not detailed in the available data. There is no information on the district's offerings in Advanced Placement, career and technical education, or dual-credit programs, all of which would be important for a family considering the high school years. A parent should contact the district directly to learn about the breadth of high school course pathways.

Graduation rate data was not available, so that part of the picture is missing. For a district that includes a full high school, this is an important gap. Without it, a parent cannot assess how well the school retains and graduates its students. The district also did not provide information on the number of students receiving special education services or those identified as English learners. Those data points are part of the public record in many states, and their absence here may simply reflect a reporting gap, but a family with a child in either category will want to inquire directly about the available support.

The district operates as a traditional public school system, not a charter or magnet, serving the city of Chickasha and likely the surrounding unincorporated areas of Grady County. For a family looking at a moderately sized, rural-influenced Oklahoma district with lower than average home prices, Chickasha is a conventional choice. The academic data points to uneven performance, with a notable weakness in chronic absenteeism that a parent will want to investigate. The district is working within a local housing market that has seen price increases but remains accessible. The absence of high school program details and a graduation rate means a full picture of the secondary experience is not possible from this data alone, making a school visit or direct inquiry essential for any family considering a move into this district.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

2,287

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 15%

Black 4%

White 57%

Asian 0%

Two+ 17%

Am. Indian / AK Native 7%

Schools in this District

5 schools are officially reported under this district.

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

39%

Grade 3

44%

Grade 4

42%

Grade 5

35%

Grade 6

36%

Grade 7

23%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

36%

Grade 3

28%

Grade 4

25%

Grade 5

29%

Grade 6

31%

Grade 7

23%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

47%

Grade 5

45%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$165,683

Year-over-year change+5.8%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$158K to $275K

vs. state typical0.75x

vs. national typical0.45x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
73018	Chickasha	$158K	+5.9%	92.7%
73079	Pocasset	$275K	+4.4%	4.4%
73004	Tuttle	$233K	+6.5%	2.9%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,252/mo

Year-over-year change+10.3%

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
73018	Chickasha	$1,252	+10.3%	92.7%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$836/mo

Home price / national median income2.0x

Annual rent / national median income17.9%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$416/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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Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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