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Arkoma High School vs. Pocola High School

Should you attend Arkoma High School or Pocola High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Arkoma High School
100 Blocker Street
Arkoma, OK 74901
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Pocola High School
603 East Pryor Avenue
Pocola, OK 74902
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Arkoma High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Pocola High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 106 students in grades 9-12, Arkoma High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 203 students in grades 9-12, Pocola High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
106 students
203 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Arkoma High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pocola High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Arkoma High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pocola High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
13 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Arkoma High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pocola High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Arkoma High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Arkoma School District and the state of Oklahoma, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pocola High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pocola School District and the state of Oklahoma, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#307 out of 1680 schools in OK
(Top 20%)
#724 out of 1680 schools in OK
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Arkoma High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pocola High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
21-39%
(Top 50% in OK)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in OK)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arkoma High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Arkoma School District and Oklahoma public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pocola High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pocola School District and Oklahoma public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-59%
(Top 10% in OK)
40-49%
(Top 20% in OK)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arkoma High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Arkoma School District and Oklahoma public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pocola High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pocola School District and Oklahoma public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
21-39%
(Top 50% in OK)
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in OK)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arkoma High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Arkoma School District and Oklahoma public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pocola High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pocola School District and Oklahoma public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Bottom 50% in OK)(20-21 School Year Data)
70-79%
(Bottom 50% in OK)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Arkoma High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Arkoma School District and Oklahoma public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Pocola High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Pocola School District and Oklahoma public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Arkoma High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pocola High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
28
51
Grade 10 Students
32
68
Grade 11 Students
31
43
Grade 12 Students
15
41

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
4%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Arkoma High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Arkoma School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Pocola High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Pocola School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Arkoma High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Arkoma School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pocola High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pocola School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Arkoma High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Arkoma School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pocola High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pocola School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Arkoma High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Arkoma School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pocola High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pocola School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
69%
62%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Arkoma High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Arkoma School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pocola High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pocola School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
17%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Arkoma High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Arkoma School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pocola High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pocola School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.49
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of Arkoma High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Arkoma School District and Oklahoma, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pocola High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pocola School District and Oklahoma, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
66%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Arkoma High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Arkoma School District and Oklahoma, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pocola High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pocola School District and Oklahoma, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
14%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Arkoma High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Arkoma School District and Oklahoma, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pocola High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pocola School District and Oklahoma, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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