Top Coal County Public Schools
- For the 2020 school year, there are 6 public schools in Coal County, OK, serving 1,086 students.
- Coal County, OK public school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Coal County have an average ranking in the top 50% of Oklahoma public schools.
- The top ranked public schools in Coal County, OK are Cottonwood Public School, Emerson Elementary School and Tupelo High School. Overall school rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 17:1.
Top Coal County Public Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students - Coalgate High School Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank: Bottom 50%111 West Cedar
Coalgate, OK 74538
(580)927-2592
Grades: 9-12 | 221 students
- Cottonwood Public School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank: Top 5%1 Lubbis St
Coalgate, OK 74538
(580)927-3907
Grades: PK-8 | 180 students
- Emerson Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank: Top 50%111 Fox Ave
Coalgate, OK 74538
(580)927-2350
Grades: PK-6 | 343 students
- Tupelo Elementary School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank: Bottom 50%200 South 7th
Tupelo, OK 74572
(580)845-2802
Grades: PK-8 | 182 students
- Tupelo High School Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank: Top 50%200 South 7th
Tupelo, OK 74572
(580)845-2381
Grades: 9-12 | 70 students
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- Wallace Byrd Middle School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank: Bottom 50%108 West Cedar
Coalgate, OK 74538
(580)927-3560
Grades: 7-8 | 90 students
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