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Dickson School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,270 students in Dickson 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 Dickson School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 27% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,794 Schools
# Students
1,270 Students
721,016 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
43,565 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dickson School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#322 out of 538 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)90-94%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.73
% American Indian
14%
11%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
11%
20%
% Black
1%
8%
% White
55%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
19%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,656 in this school district is less 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 $10,147 is less than the state median of $10,957. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,656
$10,983
Spending / Student
$10,147
$10,957
Best Dickson School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dickson Upper Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4762 State Highway 199
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-1443
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-1443
Grades: 3-5
| 290 students
Rank: #22.
Dickson High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4762 State Highway 199
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 226-0633
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 226-0633
Grades: 9-12
| 375 students
Rank: #33.
Dickson Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4762 State Highway 199
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-2700
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-2700
Grades: 6-8
| 248 students
Rank: n/an/a
4762 State Highway 199
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-9509
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-9509
Grades: PK-2
| 357 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dickson School District?
Dickson School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,270 students.
What is the rank of Dickson School District?
Dickson School District is ranked #308 out of 533 school districts in Oklahoma (bottom 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dickson School District?
55% of Dickson School District students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dickson School District?
Dickson School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 17:1.
What is Dickson School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,147 is less than the state median of $10,957. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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