Lawton School District
School District · Lawton, Oklahoma
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
23
16 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,526
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
23
16 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,526
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Evaluating Lawton?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lawton 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.
Macarthur MS
Lawton · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pat Henry ES
Lawton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hugh Bish ES
Lawton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Oklahoma rank
#356 of 424
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Oklahoma avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,526
$471 vs Oklahoma median
District size
13,912 students
Much larger than Oklahoma median
The short answer
Lawton ranks #356 of 424 Oklahoma districts by overall school rating. Lawton's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 22 schools. Its top-rated schools are Macarthur MS (6.6/10), Pat Henry ES (6.6/10), and Hugh Bish ES (6.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.6/10 despite 76% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Lawton schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +21.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Lawton schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Lawton
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (22 of 23). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Macarthur MS | 6.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Pat Henry ES | 6.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Hugh Bish ES | 6.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Eisenhower HS | 6.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Edison ES | 6.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Ridgecrest ES | 6.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Pioneer Park ES | 6.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Crosby Park ES | 6.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Lawton HS | 5.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Almor West ES | 5.9 / 10 |
See all 23 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 5.5/10, Lawton demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Pat Henry ES, which has a composite score of 6.6/10.
In standardized testing, Lawton students show an average math proficiency of 40.8% and ELA proficiency of 43.0%.
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 5.5/10. 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?
Pat Henry ES is the highest-rated school in Lawton with a composite score of 6.6/10.
What are the test scores in Lawton?
Across schools in Lawton with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.0%. 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 5.5/10 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 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
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 43.0%
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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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