Top Rankings
Tahlequah School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,712 students in Tahlequah School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Tahlequah School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,782 Schools
# Students
3,712 Students
697,407 Students
# Teachers
228 Teachers
43,115 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tahlequah School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 88% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#153 out of 537 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)86%
78%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)34.3%
24.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.75
0.74
% American Indian
32%
11%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
20%
21%
% Black
1%
8%
% White
20%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
26%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,685 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,355. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,621 is higher than the state median of $11,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,685
$11,355
Spending / Student
$11,621
$11,328
Best Tahlequah School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
333 Southridge Rd
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4180
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4180
Gr: K-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Tahlequah High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
591 Pendleton Street
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4150
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4150
Gr: 9-12 | 1,358 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Tahlequah Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
871 Pendleton
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4140
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4140
Gr: 6-8 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 E Ross
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4120
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4120
Gr: K-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 E Goingsnake
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4110
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4110
Gr: K-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
425 South College
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4130
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4130
Gr: PK | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tahlequah School District?
Tahlequah School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,712 students.
What is the rank of Tahlequah School District?
Tahlequah School District is ranked #144 out of 532 school districts in Oklahoma (top 30%) 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 graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tahlequah School District?
32% of Tahlequah School District students are American Indian, 26% of students are Two or more races, 20% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tahlequah School District?
Tahlequah School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What is Tahlequah School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,621 is higher than the state median of $11,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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