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Best Schools in Holdenville, Oklahoma

5 schools · 2 Elementary · 1 Middle · 2 High

Public: 5
Districts: 2
Avg Rating: 6.8/10
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Use this page to compare every school in Holdenville by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Moss HS

7.7/10

High · Moss. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Thomas Ies

7.5/10

Middle · Holdenville. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Moss ES

6.6/10

Elementary · Moss. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Holdenville for 2026 are Moss HS (7.7/10), Thomas Ies (7.5/10), and Moss ES (6.6/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 5 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Schools

5

in this city

Avg Score

6.8

out of 10

Median Home

$102,100

home value · ACS

Districts

2

serving the city

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Moss ES

STAAR proficiency rose +22.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Holdenville schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Holdenville

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Moss HS 7.7 / 10
2 Thomas Ies 7.5 / 10
3 Moss ES 6.6 / 10
4 Holdenville HS 6.1 / 10
5 Ethel Reed ES 6.0 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
6.8/10

40% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$49,281

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$102,100

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
14%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
23 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
70%

Of occupied housing units

How Holdenville compares

Oklahoma rank

#47 of 223

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.6

above Oklahoma avg (6.2)

Median household income

$49k

81% of Oklahoma median

Schools in this city

5

About Schools in Holdenville, Oklahoma

Holdenville, Oklahoma is home to 5 schools, including 5 public schools. The city's schools span 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.

With an average rating of 6.8 out of 10, schools in Holdenville show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Holdenville is Moss HS with a composite score of 7.7/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Holdenville is served by 2 school districts: HOLDENVILLE, MOSS. These districts collectively serve 1,211 students.

Holdenville's community shows 14% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $49,281. The poverty rate in the area is 20.7%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by ZIP: 74848 (5)

Elementary Schools

2 schools
# School Rating
1 169 students · Pre-K–8th 6.6
2 354 students · Pre-K–3rd 6.0

Middle Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 335 students · 4th–8th 7.5

High Schools

2 schools
# School Rating
1 74 students · 9th–12th 7.7
2 279 students · 9th–12th 6.1

Schools in Holdenville

Holdenville, Oklahoma · 5 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$49,281

Median Home Value

$102,100

Median Rent

$623/mo

Population

7,965

College Educated

14%

Homeownership

70%

Avg Commute

23 min

Poverty Rate

20.7%

Community Profile

Holdenville has a median household income of $49,281. It is a community where 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $102,100, with a median rent of $623/month. The area has a poverty rate of 20.7%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute for residents is 23 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Holdenville, Oklahoma

How many schools are in Holdenville, Oklahoma?

Holdenville has 5 schools, including 5 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Holdenville, Oklahoma?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Holdenville is 6.8 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Holdenville, Oklahoma?

The top-ranked school in Holdenville on MySchoolScout is Moss HS with a composite score of 7.7/10.

What is the best elementary school in Holdenville, Oklahoma?

The top-ranked elementary school in Holdenville on MySchoolScout is Moss ES with a composite score of 6.6/10.

What is the best middle school in Holdenville, Oklahoma?

The top-ranked middle school in Holdenville on MySchoolScout is Thomas Ies with a composite score of 7.5/10.

What is the best high school in Holdenville, Oklahoma?

The top-ranked high school in Holdenville on MySchoolScout is Moss HS with a composite score of 7.7/10.

How many school districts serve Holdenville, Oklahoma?

Holdenville is served by 2 school districts: Holdenville, Moss.

What is the education level in Holdenville, Oklahoma?

According to Census data, 14% of adults in Holdenville have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Holdenville, Oklahoma?

The median household income in Holdenville is approximately $49,281 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Holdenville, Oklahoma?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Holdenville is 14.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Holdenville, Oklahoma?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Oklahoma Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.