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Verden School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 366 students in Verden School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Verden School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (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
2 Schools
1,782 Schools
# Students
366 Students
697,407 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
43,115 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Verden School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#80 out of 537 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥80%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.74
% American Indian
7%
11%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
15%
21%
% Black
n/a
8%
% White
67%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
11%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $8,760 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,355. The school district revenue/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,230 is less than the state median of $11,328. The school district spending/student has declined by 29% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$8,760
$11,355
Spending / Student
$8,230
$11,328
Best Verden School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Verden Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
196 South Locust
Verden, OK 73092
(405) 453-6021
Verden, OK 73092
(405) 453-6021
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Verden High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
196 South Locust
Verden, OK 73092
(405) 453-7805
Verden, OK 73092
(405) 453-7805
Gr: 9-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Verden School District?
Verden School District manages 2 public schools serving 366 students.
What is the rank of Verden School District?
Verden School District is ranked #97 out of 532 school districts in Oklahoma (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oklahoma school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Verden School District?
67% of Verden School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Verden School District?
Verden School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What is Verden School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,230 is less than the state median of $11,328. The school district spending/student has declined by 29% over four school years.
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