For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 450 students in Waurika School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Waurika School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 27% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% 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
3 Schools
1,793 Schools
# Students
450 Students
720,846 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
43,551 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Waurika School District, which is ranked within the top 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 decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#182 out of 537 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)70-79%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.73
% American Indian
8%
11%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
19%
20%
% Black
n/a
8%
% White
66%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,042 is higher than the state median of $10,986. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,891 is higher than the state median of $10,960. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,042
$10,986
Spending / Student
$11,891
$10,960
Best Waurika School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waurika Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Educational Avenue
Waurika, OK 73573
(580) 228-3531
Waurika, OK 73573
(580) 228-3531
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Waurika High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 East Florida Avenue
Waurika, OK 73573
(580) 228-2341
Waurika, OK 73573
(580) 228-2341
Gr: 9-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Waurika Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 East Florida Avenue
Waurika, OK 73573
(580) 228-2341
Waurika, OK 73573
(580) 228-2341
Gr: 6-8 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Waurika School District?
Waurika School District manages 3 public schools serving 450 students.
What is the rank of Waurika School District?
Waurika School District is ranked #175 out of 532 school districts in Oklahoma (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Waurika School District?
66% of Waurika School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waurika School District?
Waurika School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 17:1.
What is Waurika School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,891 is higher than the state median of $10,960. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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