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 is 1 public middle school serving 248 students in Dickson School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in Oklahoma.
Public Middle School in Dickson School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Oklahoma public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 24% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public middle school average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
4 Schools
605 Schools
# Students
1,270 Students
205,206 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
12,888 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
0.64
0.73
% American Indian
14%
13%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
11%
19%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
55%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
19%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,656 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,986. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,147 is less than the state median of $10,960. 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
$10,656
$10,986
Spending / Student
$10,147
$10,960
Best Dickson School District Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Recent Articles
Preventing Suicide in Schools: 2026 Guide for Educators
Learn updated 2026 strategies for preventing suicide in schools, including warning signs, intervention plans, and school-wide mental health support.
The Impact of Social Media on Students (2026 Update)
Explore the impact of social media on students in 2026, including academic, mental health, and safety insights for parents and educators.
Building a Summer Reading Plan That Keeps Kids Engaged
Learn how to build a summer reading plan that keeps kids engaged, motivated, and improving literacy skills throughout the break.
