Hennessey School District

605 East Oklahoma Street
Hennessey, OK 73742-1644
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 812 students in Hennessey School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Hennessey School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,782 Schools
# Students
812 Students
697,407 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
43,115 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hennessey 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 85-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OK)
#244 out of 537 school districts
(Top 50%)
27%
25%
24%
27%
25-29%
31%
(20-21)
85-89%
78%
(2022-23)
7.4%
24.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.74
% American Indian
1%
11%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
47%
21%
% Black
n/a
8%
% White
46%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
14%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,920 is higher than the state median of $11,355. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,400 is higher than the state median of $11,328. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (OK)
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,920
$11,355
Spending / Student
$15,400
$11,328

Best Hennessey School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hennessey Lower Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
130 North Mitchell Avenue
Hennessey, OK 73742
(405) 853-4305
Gr: PK-4 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Hennessey Upper Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
120 North Mitchell Avenue
Hennessey, OK 73742
(405) 853-4303
Gr: 5-8 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Hennessey High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
707 East Oklahoma Street
Hennessey, OK 73742
(405) 853-4394
Gr: 9-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hennessey School District?
Hennessey School District manages 3 public schools serving 812 students.
What is the rank of Hennessey School District?
Hennessey School District is ranked #240 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 Hennessey School District?
47% of Hennessey School District students are Hispanic, 46% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hennessey School District?
Hennessey School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What is Hennessey School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,400 is higher than the state median of $11,328. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 812 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in OK)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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