Panama School District

401 High School Drive
Panama, OK 74951-9999
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 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.
This School District
State Average (OK)
#248 out of 537 school districts
(Top 50%)
26%
25%
25%
27%
15-19%
31%
(20-21)
75-79%
78%
(2022-23)
13.4%
24.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.74
% American Indian
32%
11%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
21%
% Black
1%
8%
% White
54%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
14%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,042 is higher than the state median of $11,355. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,187 is less 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
$9 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,042
$11,355
Spending / Student
$10,187
$11,328

Best Panama School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Panama Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
801 North Missouri
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:
6/
10
Top 50%
1101 Kentucky Ave
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:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
401 High School Drive
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 $10,187 is less 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: 744 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : 75-79% (Top 30% in OK)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • : 25% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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