Okemah School District
School District · Okemah, Oklahoma
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
763
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
763
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
How this district compares
Oklahoma rank
#168 of 424
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Oklahoma avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,703
+$1,706 vs Oklahoma median
District size
763 students
Larger than Oklahoma median
The short answer
Okemah ranks #168 of 424 Oklahoma districts by overall school rating. Okemah's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Okemah HS (7.6/10), Okemah Noble Ctr (7.4/10), and Oakes ES (5.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +25.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Okemah schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Okemah
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Okemah HS | 7.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Okemah Noble Ctr | 7.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Oakes ES | 5.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Okemah MS | 5.3 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Okemah
Okemah is a Okemah, Oklahoma school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 763 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1. District-level spending was $13,703 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Okemah demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Okemah HS, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, Okemah students show an average math proficiency of 32.1% and ELA proficiency of 37.2%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Okemah, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Okemah with test data.
Schools in Okemah
4 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Oklahoma
- City
- Okemah
- Total Enrollment
- 763
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- District spending per student
- $13,703NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 27.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Okemah?
Okemah 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 Okemah?
The average composite rating for Okemah is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Okemah?
Okemah's district-level spending was $13,703 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Okemah?
The average student-teacher ratio in Okemah is 13.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Okemah?
Okemah HS is the highest-rated school in Okemah with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in Okemah?
Across schools in Okemah with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Okemah compare to other districts in Oklahoma?
Okemah has an average school rating of 6.5/10 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
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 32.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 37.2%
How we rate schools
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Compare Okemah with neighboring districts in the state.
- Tulsa (69)
- Oklahoma City (58)
- Moore (34)
- Edmond (28)
- Broken Arrow (27)
- Putnam City (26)
- Norman (25)
- Lawton (23)
- Midwest City-Del City (19)
- Union (17)
- Mustang (16)
- Enid (15)
- Owasso (13)
- Yukon (12)
- Ponca City (11)
- Bixby (10)
- Muskogee (10)
- Santa Fe South (charter) (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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