Top Rankings
Durant School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,911 students in Durant School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Durant School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 27% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,803 Schools
# Students
3,911 Students
723,175 Students
# Teachers
233 Teachers
43,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Durant School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 534 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#109 out of 538 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)90%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.73
# American Indian Students
730 Students
78,193 Students
% American Indian Students
19%
11%
# Asian Students
23 Students
16,352 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
662 Students
147,077 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
20%
# Black Students
93 Students
57,907 Students
% Black Students
2%
8%
# White Students
1,806 Students
321,195 Students
% White Students
46%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
3,159 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
588 Students
99,125 Students
% of Two or more races Students
15%
14%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
232
38,170
# Students in K Grade:
303
49,507
# Students in 1st Grade:
347
51,810
# Students in 2nd Grade:
286
52,022
# Students in 3rd Grade:
287
52,077
# Students in 4th Grade:
284
51,508
# Students in 5th Grade:
263
52,004
# Students in 6th Grade:
295
52,535
# Students in 7th Grade:
313
53,931
# Students in 8th Grade:
296
55,449
# Students in 9th Grade:
308
57,629
# Students in 10th Grade:
296
55,470
# Students in 11th Grade:
205
52,944
# Students in 12th Grade:
196
48,119
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,448 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,950. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,100 is less than the state median of $10,925. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,448
$10,950
Spending / Student
$9,100
$10,925
Best Durant School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwest Heights Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1715 W University Boulevard
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-5595
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-5595
Grades: K-4
| 535 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Irving Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
812 West Locust Street
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-3805
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-3805
Grades: K-4
| 447 students
Rank: #33.
Durant High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
950 Gerlach Drive
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-4424
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-4424
Grades: 9-12
| 1,005 students
Rank: #44.
Durant Intermediate Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1314 Waco Street
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-1397
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-1397
Grades: 5-6
| 558 students
Rank: #55.
Durant Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
802 West Walnut Street
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-1321
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-1321
Grades: 7-8
| 609 students
Rank: #66.
Robert E Lee Early Childhood
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
824 West Louisiana Street
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-3628
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-3628
Grades: PK
| 232 students
Rank: n/an/a
400 Gerlach Drive
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 916-7200
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 916-7200
Grades: K-4
| 525 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Durant School District?
Durant School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,911 students.
What is the rank of Durant School District?
Durant School District is ranked #115 out of 534 school districts in Oklahoma (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oklahoma school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Durant School District?
46% of Durant School District students are White, 19% of students are American Indian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Durant School District?
Durant School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 17:1.
What is Durant School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,100 is less than the state median of $10,925. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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