Top Rankings
Marlow School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,355 students in Marlow School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Marlow School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% 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
1,355 Students
697,407 Students
# Teachers
90 Teachers
43,115 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Marlow School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#59 out of 537 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
31%
Graduation Rate
92%
81.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.2%
24.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.74
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
5%
11%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
9%
21%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
8%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
% White
74%
43%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
11%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,297 is higher than the state median of $13,052. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,918 is less than the state median of $12,704. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$9,102 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$15 MM
$8,860 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$14,297
$13,052
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$10,918
$12,704
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Marlow School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marlow Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
408 Terry Brown Ave
Marlow, OK 73055
(580) 658-3216
Marlow, OK 73055
(580) 658-3216
Gr: PK-5 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Marlow High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 West Main Street
Marlow, OK 73055
(580) 658-2718
Marlow, OK 73055
(580) 658-2718
Gr: 9-12 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Marlow Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 S 9th Street
Marlow, OK 73055
(580) 658-2619
Marlow, OK 73055
(580) 658-2619
Gr: 6-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marlow School District?
Marlow School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,355 students.
What is the rank of Marlow School District?
Marlow School District is ranked #64 out of 532 school districts in Oklahoma (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marlow School District?
74% of Marlow School District students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marlow School District?
Marlow School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What is Marlow School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,918 is less than the state median of $12,704. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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