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CENTRAL JHS

712 N James, Guymon, OK 73942GUYMON
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0708Non-Charter
438
Students
Total enrolled
$12,999
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
9% vs nat'l
15.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
53/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
Mid-sized public school
Serves 438 students in grades 07–08 in Guymon, Oklahoma.
9% below average funding
District spends $12,999 per pupil, 9% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 53th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

CENTRAL JHS is a mid-sized middle in Guymon, Oklahoma, serving grades 07–08 with 438 students. The district invests $12,999 per student — 9% below the national average of $14,347, with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 82% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at CENTRAL JHS

438
Total Students
15.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
82%
Free Lunch
28
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0708) are served by this school
Gender Distribution210 male · 228 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility82%
National avg 52% · 360 students
Student Composition
15%
79%
Asian2%
White15%
Hispanic / Latino79%
Black3%
Multiracial1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 401359000637

Academic Outcomes at CENTRAL JHS

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
53
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 53th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 88th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 73942

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,999Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,999
State avg
$14,178
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,720
Student Support$2,470
Administration$1,560
Operations$1,950
Other$1,300
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,999 spent per student, an estimated $5,759 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
45%
26%
State government
45.3%
Local (property tax)
26.0%
Federal programs
28.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 82% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location
CountyTexas County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictGUYMON
Phone: (580)338-4360
NCES ID: 401359000637
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Guymon seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
712 N James, Guymon, OK 73942
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.