Serving 102 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Haywood Public School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 102 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Haywood Public School's attendance zone covers the entire district in McAlester, OK, encompassing approximately 95 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Haywood Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Haywood Public School's student population of 102 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
102 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Haywood Public School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Haywood Public School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#735 out of 1652 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
14%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
34%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)2%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Haywood Public School's ranking?
Haywood Public School is ranked #735 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Haywood Public School?
102 students attend Haywood Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Haywood Public School students are White, 34% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Haywood Public School?
Haywood Public School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Haywood Public School offer ?
Haywood Public School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Haywood Public School part of?
Haywood Public School is part of Haywood School District.
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