Top Rankings
Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 507 students in Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 27% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,793 Schools
# Students
507 Students
720,846 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
43,551 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Central School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 532 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#386 out of 537 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥90%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.73
% American Indian
36%
11%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
8%
20%
% Black
1%
8%
% White
33%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
21%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,988 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,986. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,450 is less than the state median of $10,960. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,988
$10,986
Spending / Student
$9,450
$10,960
Best Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
108089 South 4670 Road
Sallisaw, OK 74955
(918) 775-5525
Sallisaw, OK 74955
(918) 775-5525
Grades: 9-12
| 172 students
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
108089 South 4670 Road
Sallisaw, OK 74955
(918) 775-5525
Sallisaw, OK 74955
(918) 775-5525
Grades: PK-8
| 335 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Central School District?
Central School District manages 2 public schools serving 507 students.
What is the rank of Central School District?
Central School District is ranked #400 out of 532 school districts in Oklahoma (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oklahoma school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Central School District?
36% of Central School District students are American Indian, 33% of students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Central School District?
Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 17:1.
What is Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,450 is less than the state median of $10,960. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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