For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 744 students in Panama 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 Panama School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority American Indian), 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
744 Students
697,407 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
43,115 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Panama 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% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#248 out of 537 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Graduation Rate
85%
81.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.4%
24.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.74
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
32%
11%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
6%
21%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% White
54%
43%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,464 is higher than the state median of $13,052. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,715 is higher than the state median of $12,704. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$9,102 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$10 MM
$8,860 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$13,464
$13,052
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$12,715
$12,704
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Panama School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Panama Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 North Missouri
Panama, OK 74951
(918) 963-0406
Panama, OK 74951
(918) 963-0406
Gr: 7-8 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Panama Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1101 Kentucky Ave
Panama, OK 74951
(918) 963-0403
Panama, OK 74951
(918) 963-0403
Gr: PK-6 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Panama High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 High School Drive
Panama, OK 74951
(918) 963-0409
Panama, OK 74951
(918) 963-0409
Gr: 9-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Panama School District?
Panama School District manages 3 public schools serving 744 students.
What is the rank of Panama School District?
Panama School District is ranked #259 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 Panama School District?
54% of Panama School District students are White, 32% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Panama School District?
Panama School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What is Panama School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,715 is higher than the state median of $12,704. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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