Dickson School District
School District · Ardmore, Oklahoma
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,987
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.2:1
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,987
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.2:1
Evaluating Dickson?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Dickson as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Dickson HS
Ardmore · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Dickson Upper ES
Ardmore · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Dickson MS
Ardmore · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Oklahoma rank
#398 of 424
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.0
below Oklahoma avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,987
$1,010 vs Oklahoma median
District size
1,270 students
Much larger than Oklahoma median
The short answer
Dickson ranks #398 of 424 Oklahoma districts by overall school rating. Dickson's schools with real test data average 5.3/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Dickson HS (6.2/10), Dickson Upper ES (5.1/10), and Dickson MS (4.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +13.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Dickson schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Dickson
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dickson HS | 6.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Dickson Upper ES | 5.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Dickson MS | 4.7 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Dickson
Dickson is a Ardmore, Oklahoma school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,270 students with a student-teacher ratio of 20.2:1. The district invests $10,987 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.1/10, Dickson demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Dickson HS, which has a composite score of 6.2/10.
In standardized testing, Dickson students show an average math proficiency of 40.6% and ELA proficiency of 46.5%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Dickson, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Dickson with test data.
Schools in Dickson
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Oklahoma
- City
- Ardmore
- Total Enrollment
- 1,270
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dickson?
Dickson has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Dickson?
The average composite rating for Dickson is 5.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Dickson?
Dickson spends $10,987 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Dickson?
The average student-teacher ratio in Dickson is 20.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Dickson?
Dickson HS is the highest-rated school in Dickson with a composite score of 6.2/10.
What are the test scores in Dickson?
Across schools in Dickson with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Dickson compare to other districts in Oklahoma?
Dickson has an average school rating of 5.1/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Oklahoma by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 46.5%
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Compare Dickson with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Broken Arrow (27)
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- Norman (25)
- Lawton (23)
- Midwest City-del City (19)
- Union (17)
- Mustang (16)
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- Yukon (12)
- Ponca City (11)
- Santa Fe South (charter) (10)
- Bixby (10)
- Muskogee (10)
- Bartlesville (9)
- Deer Creek (9)
- Stillwater (9)
- Choctaw-nicoma Park (8)
- Coweta (8)
- Duncan (8)
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.
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