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Varnum School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 309 students in Varnum School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Varnum School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 27% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,794 Schools
# Students
309 Students
721,016 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
43,565 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Varnum 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#428 out of 538 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥80%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.73
% American Indian
29%
11%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
11%
20%
% Black
1%
8%
% White
38%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
21%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,974 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,983. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,612 is higher than the state median of $10,957. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,974
$10,983
Spending / Student
$12,612
$10,957
Best Varnum School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Varnum High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11929 Ns 3550
Seminole, OK 74868
(405) 382-1448
Seminole, OK 74868
(405) 382-1448
Grades: 9-12
| 71 students
Rank: #22.
Varnum Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11929 Ns 3550
Seminole, OK 74868
(405) 382-1448
Seminole, OK 74868
(405) 382-1448
Grades: PK-8
| 238 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Varnum School District?
Varnum School District manages 2 public schools serving 309 students.
What is the rank of Varnum School District?
Varnum School District is ranked #471 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Varnum School District?
38% of Varnum School District students are White, 29% of students are American Indian, 21% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Varnum School District?
Varnum School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 17:1.
What is Varnum School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,612 is higher than the state median of $10,957. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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