Lawton School District
School District · Lawton, Oklahoma
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
23
16 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,526
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
23
16 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,526
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
How this district compares
Oklahoma rank
#357 of 423
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Oklahoma avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,526
$471 vs Oklahoma median
District size
13,912 students
Much larger than Oklahoma median
About Lawton
Lawton is a Lawton, Oklahoma school district serving 23 schools. The district educates 13,912 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.3:1. The district invests $11,526 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.4/10, Lawton demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Pioneer Park ES, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.
In standardized testing, Lawton students show an average math proficiency of 25.8% and ELA proficiency of 27.9%.
The district includes 16 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Lawton, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lawton with test data.
Schools in Lawton
23 schools Elementary Schools 16
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 3
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Oklahoma
- City
- Lawton
- Total Enrollment
- 13,912
- Teachers (FTE)
- 803
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lawton?
Lawton has 23 schools in total — 16 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lawton?
The average composite rating for Lawton is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Lawton?
Lawton spends $11,526 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lawton?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lawton is 17.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lawton?
Pioneer Park ES is the highest-rated school in Lawton with a composite score of 7.1/10.
What are the test scores in Lawton?
Across schools in Lawton with test data, the average math proficiency is 25.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 27.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lawton compare to other districts in Oklahoma?
Lawton has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 23 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 25.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 27.9%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in OK
Compare Lawton with neighboring districts in the state.
- Tulsa (69)
- Oklahoma City (58)
- Moore (34)
- Edmond (28)
- Broken Arrow (27)
- Putnam City (26)
- Norman (25)
- Midwest City-del City (19)
- Union (17)
- Mustang (16)
- Enid (15)
- Owasso (13)
- 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)
- Guymon (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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