Top Rankings
Tahlequah School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,610 students in Tahlequah 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 Tahlequah School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 27% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,794 Schools
# Students
3,610 Students
721,016 Students
# Teachers
234 Teachers
43,565 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Tahlequah School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 533 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 86% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#133 out of 538 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)86%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.76
0.73
# American Indian Students
1,180 Students
78,002 Students
% American Indian Students
33%
11%
# Asian Students
24 Students
16,351 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
747 Students
146,732 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
20%
# Black Students
34 Students
57,572 Students
% Black Students
1%
8%
# White Students
713 Students
320,142 Students
% White Students
20%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
3,156 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
911 Students
98,894 Students
% of Two or more races Students
25%
14%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
160
38,038
# Students in K Grade:
241
49,325
# Students in 1st Grade:
251
51,638
# Students in 2nd Grade:
239
51,822
# Students in 3rd Grade:
229
51,866
# Students in 4th Grade:
219
51,270
# Students in 5th Grade:
237
51,780
# Students in 6th Grade:
234
52,317
# Students in 7th Grade:
218
53,730
# Students in 8th Grade:
241
55,226
# Students in 9th Grade:
349
57,588
# Students in 10th Grade:
352
55,440
# Students in 11th Grade:
325
52,900
# Students in 12th Grade:
315
48,076
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,987 is higher than the state median of $10,983. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,949 is higher than the state median of $10,957. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,987
$10,983
Spending / Student
$11,949
$10,957
Best Tahlequah School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
333 Southridge Rd
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4180
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4180
Grades: K-5
| 490 students
Rank: #22.
Tahlequah Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
871 Pendleton
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4140
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4140
Grades: 6-8
| 693 students
Rank: #33.
Tahlequah High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
591 Pendleton Street
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4150
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4150
Grades: 9-12
| 1,341 students
Rank: #44.
Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 E Goingsnake
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4110
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4110
Grades: K-5
| 425 students
Rank: #55.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 E Ross
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4120
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4120
Grades: K-5
| 501 students
Rank: n/an/a
425 South College
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4130
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4130
Grades: PK
| 160 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tahlequah School District?
Tahlequah School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,610 students.
What is the rank of Tahlequah School District?
Tahlequah School District is ranked #139 out of 533 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: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tahlequah School District?
33% of Tahlequah School District students are American Indian, 25% of students are Two or more races, 21% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tahlequah School District?
Tahlequah School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 17:1.
What is Tahlequah School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,949 is higher than the state median of $10,957. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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