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Okemah School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 763 students in Okemah School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Okemah School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 27% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,794 Schools
# Students
763 Students
721,016 Students
# Teachers
56 Teachers
43,565 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Okemah School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 533 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-74% has decreased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#452 out of 538 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)70-74%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.73
% American Indian
40%
11%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
20%
% Black
5%
8%
% White
35%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
16%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,574 is higher than the state median of $10,983. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,682 is higher than the state median of $10,957. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,574
$10,983
Spending / Student
$11,682
$10,957
Best Okemah School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Okemah High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
704 East Date Street
Okemah, OK 74859
(918) 623-1874
Okemah, OK 74859
(918) 623-1874
Grades: 9-12
| 224 students
Rank: #22.
Okemah Noble Center
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
204 West Date Street
Okemah, OK 74859
(918) 623-1874
Okemah, OK 74859
(918) 623-1874
Grades: 4-5
| 115 students
Rank: #33.
Oakes Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 N 16th Street
Okemah, OK 74859
(918) 623-1874
Okemah, OK 74859
(918) 623-1874
Grades: PK-3
| 256 students
Rank: #44.
Okemah Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
204 West Date Street
Okemah, OK 74859
(918) 623-1874
Okemah, OK 74859
(918) 623-1874
Grades: 6-8
| 168 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Okemah School District?
Okemah School District manages 4 public schools serving 763 students.
What is the rank of Okemah School District?
Okemah School District is ranked #458 out of 533 school districts in Oklahoma (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oklahoma school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Okemah School District?
40% of Okemah School District students are American Indian, 35% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Okemah School District?
Okemah School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 17:1.
What is Okemah School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,682 is higher than the state median of $10,957. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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