Top Rankings
Pawhuska 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 4 public schools serving 704 students in Pawhuska 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 Pawhuska School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 27% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% 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
4 Schools
1,794 Schools
# Students
704 Students
721,016 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
43,565 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pawhuska 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 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#416 out of 537 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)80-89%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.73
% American Indian
38%
11%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
9%
20%
% Black
2%
8%
% White
28%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
23%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,499 is higher than the state median of $10,983. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,173 is higher than the state median of $10,957. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,499
$10,983
Spending / Student
$16,173
$10,957
Best Pawhuska School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pawhuska High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
621 East 15th Street
Pawhuska, OK 74056
(918) 287-1266
Pawhuska, OK 74056
(918) 287-1266
Grades: 9-12
| 206 students
Rank: #22.
Pawhuska Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Lynn Avenue
Pawhuska, OK 74056
(918) 287-1265
Pawhuska, OK 74056
(918) 287-1265
Grades: 3-5
| 156 students
Rank: #33.
Pawhuska Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
615 East 15th Street
Pawhuska, OK 74056
(918) 287-1265
Pawhuska, OK 74056
(918) 287-1265
Grades: 6-8
| 157 students
Rank: n/an/a
2005 East Boundary Avenue
Pawhuska, OK 74056
(918) 287-1265
Pawhuska, OK 74056
(918) 287-1265
Grades: PK-2
| 185 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pawhuska School District?
Pawhuska School District manages 4 public schools serving 704 students.
What is the rank of Pawhuska School District?
Pawhuska School District is ranked #397 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 Pawhuska School District?
38% of Pawhuska School District students are American Indian, 28% of students are White, 23% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pawhuska School District?
Pawhuska School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 17:1.
What is Pawhuska School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,173 is higher than the state median of $10,957. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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