Top Rankings
Cordell School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 624 students in Cordell School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Cordell School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 27% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,794 Schools
# Students
624 Students
721,016 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
43,565 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cordell School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 533 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#42 out of 538 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥90%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.73
% American Indian
2%
11%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
9%
20%
% Black
2%
8%
% White
75%
44%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
11%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,282 is higher than the state median of $10,983. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,000 is higher than the state median of $10,957. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,282
$10,983
Spending / Student
$12,000
$10,957
Best Cordell School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cordell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
419 N Massingale
Cordell, OK 73632
(580) 832-3420
Cordell, OK 73632
(580) 832-3420
Grades: PK-6
| 367 students
Rank: #22.
Cordell Junior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
606 E Third St
Cordell, OK 73632
(580) 832-3420
Cordell, OK 73632
(580) 832-3420
Grades: 7-9
| 143 students
Rank: #33.
Cordell High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
606 East Third St
Cordell, OK 73632
(580) 832-3420
Cordell, OK 73632
(580) 832-3420
Grades: 10-12
| 114 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cordell School District?
Cordell School District manages 3 public schools serving 624 students.
What is the rank of Cordell School District?
Cordell School District is ranked #41 out of 533 school districts in Oklahoma (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oklahoma school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cordell School District?
75% of Cordell School District students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cordell School District?
Cordell School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 17:1.
What is Cordell School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,000 is higher than the state median of $10,957. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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