Top Rankings
Wellston School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 445 students in Wellston 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 Wellston School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% 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
445 Students
697,407 Students
# Teachers
28 Teachers
43,115 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wellston 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 80% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#120 out of 537 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥80%
78%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.3%
24.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
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
7%
21%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
8%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
69%
43%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
17%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,391 is higher than the state median of $13,052. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,499 is higher than the state median of $12,704. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$9,102 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$6 MM
$8,860 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$13,391
$13,052
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$13,499
$12,704
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Wellston School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wellston Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 Hayes Drive
Wellston, OK 74881
(405) 356-2256
Wellston, OK 74881
(405) 356-2256
Gr: PK-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Wellston High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 Birch
Wellston, OK 74881
(405) 356-2533
Wellston, OK 74881
(405) 356-2533
Gr: 9-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Wellston Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Birch
Wellston, OK 74881
(405) 356-2533
Wellston, OK 74881
(405) 356-2533
Gr: 6-8 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wellston School District?
Wellston School District manages 3 public schools serving 445 students.
What is the rank of Wellston School District?
Wellston School District is ranked #108 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wellston School District?
69% of Wellston School District students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wellston School District?
Wellston School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What is Wellston School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,499 is higher than the state median of $12,704. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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