Tahlequah School District
School District · Tahlequah, Oklahoma
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,004
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,004
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Evaluating Tahlequah?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Tahlequah 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.
Cherokee ES
Tahlequah · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Tahlequah MS
Tahlequah · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Tahlequah HS
Tahlequah · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Oklahoma rank
#268 of 424
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Oklahoma avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,004
+$7 vs Oklahoma median
District size
3,610 students
Much larger than Oklahoma median
The short answer
Tahlequah ranks #268 of 424 Oklahoma districts by overall school rating. Tahlequah's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Cherokee ES (6.6/10), Tahlequah MS (6.3/10), and Tahlequah HS (6.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +15.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Tahlequah schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Tahlequah
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cherokee ES | 6.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Tahlequah MS | 6.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Tahlequah HS | 6.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Heritage ES | 5.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Sequoyah ES | 5.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Greenwood ES | 5.6 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Tahlequah
Tahlequah is a Tahlequah, Oklahoma school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 3,610 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.6:1. The district invests $12,004 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Tahlequah demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Cherokee ES, which has a composite score of 6.6/10.
In standardized testing, Tahlequah students show an average math proficiency of 48.0% and ELA proficiency of 46.9%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Tahlequah, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Tahlequah with test data.
Schools in Tahlequah
6 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Oklahoma
- City
- Tahlequah
- Total Enrollment
- 3,610
- Teachers (FTE)
- 232
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Tahlequah?
Tahlequah has 6 schools in total — 3 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 Tahlequah?
The average composite rating for Tahlequah is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Tahlequah?
Tahlequah spends $12,004 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Tahlequah?
The average student-teacher ratio in Tahlequah is 15.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Tahlequah?
Cherokee ES is the highest-rated school in Tahlequah with a composite score of 6.6/10.
What are the test scores in Tahlequah?
Across schools in Tahlequah with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Tahlequah compare to other districts in Oklahoma?
Tahlequah has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 6 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
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 48.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 46.9%
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Compare Tahlequah 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)
- 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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