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6.8 avg / 10

Pocola School District

School District · Pocola, Oklahoma

Students: 748
Teachers (FTE): 49

Avg Rating

6.8

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$9,906

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.3:1

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Evaluating Pocola?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Pocola as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

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

Pocola MS

8.2/10

Pocola · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Pocola HS

8.1/10

Pocola · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Pocola ES

4.1/10

Pocola · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

How this district compares

Oklahoma rank

#122 of 424

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.6

above Oklahoma avg

Per-pupil spending

$9,906

$2,091 vs Oklahoma median

District size

748 students

Larger than Oklahoma median

The short answer

Pocola ranks #122 of 424 Oklahoma districts by overall school rating. Pocola's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Pocola MS (8.2/10), Pocola HS (8.1/10), and Pocola ES (4.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Pocola MS

STAAR proficiency rose +26.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Pocola schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Pocola

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Pocola MS 8.2 / 10
2 Pocola HS 8.1 / 10
3 Pocola ES 4.1 / 10

See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Pocola

Pocola is a Pocola, Oklahoma school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 748 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.3:1. The district invests $9,906 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.8/10, Pocola demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Pocola MS, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.

In standardized testing, Pocola students show an average math proficiency of 34.5% and ELA proficiency of 45.4%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Pocola, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 34.5%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 45.4%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Pocola with test data.

Schools in Pocola

3 schools
Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1

District Details

City
Pocola
Total Enrollment
748
Teachers (FTE)
49
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Pocola?

Pocola has 3 schools in total — 1 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 Pocola?

The average composite rating for Pocola is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Pocola?

Pocola spends $9,906 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Pocola?

The average student-teacher ratio in Pocola is 15.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in Pocola?

Pocola MS is the highest-rated school in Pocola with a composite score of 8.2/10.

What are the test scores in Pocola?

Across schools in Pocola with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Pocola compare to other districts in Oklahoma?

Pocola has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 3 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
6.8/10
Math Proficiency
34.5%
ELA Proficiency
45.4%

How we rate schools

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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.

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