Custer City: Schools & Education
Education in Custer City: 18 public schools. Weatherford Hs is the largest at 636 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 5,689 students.
- ~31 residents per school (vs Oklahoma ~309).
K-12 Schools
18 K-12 schools serving the area — about 31 residents per school. 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (18)
| School Districts · Districts | THOMAS-FAY-CUSTER UNIFIED DIST, ARAPAHO-BUTLER, CLINTON, HAMMON, WEATHERFORD |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 5 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 4000015, 4003120, 4008070, 4013650, 4032070 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 18 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 5,689 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 364 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 15.60 |
| Schools Count | 18 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Southwestern Oklahoma State University |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 10.8 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Southwestern Oklahoma State University |
| Nearest College · City | Weatherford |
| Nearest College · Phone | (580) 772-6611 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 10.8 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 4 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | THOMAS - HAZEL CROSS LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (580) 661-3532 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 115 W BROADWAY, THOMAS OK 73669 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 0.6 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 18.3% |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12