Coalgate School District

2 West Cedar
Coalgate, OK 74538-0002
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Coalgate School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 719 students in Coalgate School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Coalgate School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 27% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority American Indian), 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
719 Students
720,846 Students
# Teachers
58 Teachers
43,551 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Coalgate 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OK)
#205 out of 537 school districts
(Top 50%)
27%
25%
27%
27%
35-39%
31%
(20-21)
≥90%
78%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.73
% American Indian
33%
11%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
7%
20%
% Black
1%
8%
% White
47%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
12%
14%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,791 is higher than the state median of $10,986. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,949 is higher than the state median of $10,960. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OK)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,791
$10,986
Spending / Student
$14,949
$10,960

Best Coalgate School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
111 Fox Ave
Coalgate, OK 74538
(580) 927-2351
Gr: PK-6 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Coalgate High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
111 West Cedar
Coalgate, OK 74538
(580) 927-2592
Gr: 9-12 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Wallace Byrd Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
108 West Cedar
Coalgate, OK 74538
(580) 927-3560
Gr: 7-8 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Coalgate School District?
Coalgate School District manages 3 public schools serving 719 students.
What is the rank of Coalgate School District?
Coalgate School District is ranked #320 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Coalgate School District?
47% of Coalgate School District students are White, 33% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Coalgate School District?
Coalgate School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 17:1.
What is Coalgate School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,949 is higher than the state median of $10,960. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 719 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in OK)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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