For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 731 students in Pocola School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Pocola School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), 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
731 Students
697,407 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
43,115 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pocola School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 85% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#277 out of 537 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)70-79%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.74
% American Indian
11%
11%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
21%
% Black
2%
8%
% White
62%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
17%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,111 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,355. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,834 is less than the state median of $11,328. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,111
$11,355
Spending / Student
$8,834
$11,328
Best Pocola School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pocola Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 East Pryor Avenue
Pocola, OK 74902
(918) 436-2561
Pocola, OK 74902
(918) 436-2561
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Pocola High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
603 East Pryor Avenue
Pocola, OK 74902
(918) 436-2042
Pocola, OK 74902
(918) 436-2042
Gr: 9-12 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Pocola Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
603 East Pryor Avenue
Pocola, OK 74902
(918) 436-2091
Pocola, OK 74902
(918) 436-2091
Gr: 6-8 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pocola School District?
Pocola School District manages 3 public schools serving 731 students.
What is the rank of Pocola School District?
Pocola School District is ranked #322 out of 532 school districts in Oklahoma (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Pocola School District?
62% of Pocola School District students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pocola School District?
Pocola School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What is Pocola School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,834 is less than the state median of $11,328. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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