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Paoli School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 181 students in Paoli 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 Paoli School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 27% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,793 Schools
# Students
181 Students
720,846 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
43,551 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Paoli 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#304 out of 537 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥80%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.73
% American Indian
24%
11%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
11%
20%
% Black
1%
8%
% White
42%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
20%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,171 is higher than the state median of $10,986. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,884 is higher than the state median of $10,960. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,171
$10,986
Spending / Student
$15,884
$10,960
Best Paoli School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paoli High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
410 Stewart Street West
Paoli, OK 73074
(405) 484-7336
Paoli, OK 73074
(405) 484-7336
Gr: 9-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Paoli Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
108 Dulin Street
Paoli, OK 73074
(405) 484-7231
Paoli, OK 73074
(405) 484-7231
Gr: PK-8 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Paoli School District?
Paoli School District manages 2 public schools serving 181 students.
What is the rank of Paoli School District?
Paoli School District is ranked #280 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Paoli School District?
42% of Paoli School District students are White, 24% of students are American Indian, 20% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paoli School District?
Paoli School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 17:1.
What is Paoli School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,884 is higher than the state median of $10,960. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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