For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,087 students in Blackwell School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Blackwell School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
1,087 Students
697,407 Students
# Teachers
76 Teachers
43,115 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Blackwell School District, which is ranked within the top 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 82% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#231 out of 537 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)85-89%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.74
% American Indian
7%
11%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
12%
21%
% Black
n/a
8%
% White
66%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
14%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,491 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,355. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,302 is less than the state median of $11,328. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,491
$11,355
Spending / Student
$11,302
$11,328
Best Blackwell School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blackwell Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2105 West Ferguson Avenue
Blackwell, OK 74631
(580) 363-0118
Blackwell, OK 74631
(580) 363-0118
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Blackwell High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
303 East Coolidge Avenue
Blackwell, OK 74631
(580) 363-3553
Blackwell, OK 74631
(580) 363-3553
Gr: 9-12 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Blackwell Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1041 South First Street
Blackwell, OK 74631
(580) 363-2100
Blackwell, OK 74631
(580) 363-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Blackwell School District?
Blackwell School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,087 students.
What is the rank of Blackwell School District?
Blackwell School District is ranked #223 out of 532 school districts in Oklahoma (top 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 Blackwell School District?
66% of Blackwell School District students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Blackwell School District?
Blackwell School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What is Blackwell School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,302 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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