Top Rankings
Dickson School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,229 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 25% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% 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
4 Schools
1,782 Schools
# Students
1,229 Students
697,407 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
43,115 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 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 92% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#316 out of 537 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
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
0.65
0.74
% American Indian
14%
11%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
12%
21%
% Black
1%
8%
% White
53%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
20%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,011 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,355. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,486 is less than the state median of $11,328. 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
$11,011
$11,355
Spending / Student
$10,486
$11,328
Best Dickson School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dickson High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4762 State Highway 199
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 226-0633
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 226-0633
Gr: 9-12 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Dickson Upper Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4762 State Highway 199
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-1443
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-1443
Gr: 3-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Dickson Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4762 State Highway 199
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-2700
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
4762 State Highway 199
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-9509
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-9509
Gr: PK-2 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dickson School District?
Dickson School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,229 students.
What is the rank of Dickson School District?
Dickson School District is ranked #300 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oklahoma school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dickson School District?
53% of Dickson School District students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are American Indian, 12% 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 16:1.
What is Dickson School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,486 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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