Top Rankings
Sterling School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 318 students in Sterling School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Sterling School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 27% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less 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
318 Students
720,846 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
43,551 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sterling School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#128 out of 537 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥80%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.73
% American Indian
6%
11%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
7%
20%
% Black
n/a
8%
% White
76%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
11%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,638 is higher than the state median of $10,986. The school district revenue/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,189 is higher than the state median of $10,960. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,638
$10,986
Spending / Student
$14,189
$10,960
Best Sterling School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sterling High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 S Tiger Blvd
Sterling, OK 73567
(580) 365-4303
Sterling, OK 73567
(580) 365-4303
Gr: 9-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Sterling Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 S Tiger Blvd
Sterling, OK 73567
(580) 365-4166
Sterling, OK 73567
(580) 365-4166
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sterling School District?
Sterling School District manages 2 public schools serving 318 students.
What is the rank of Sterling School District?
Sterling School District is ranked #155 out of 532 school districts in Oklahoma (top 30%) 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: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sterling School District?
76% of Sterling School District students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sterling School District?
Sterling School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 17:1.
What is Sterling School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,189 is higher than the state median of $10,960. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
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