Serving 312 students in grades 10-12, Pauls Valley High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 10% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pauls Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Pauls Valley High School's student population of 312 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
312 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pauls Valley High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pauls Valley High School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#288 out of 1680 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
15%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
24%
20%
Black
4%
8%
White
53%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)90-94%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pauls Valley High School's ranking?
Pauls Valley High School is ranked #288 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Pauls Valley High School often compared to?
Pauls Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wynnewood High School, Stratford High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pauls Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Pauls Valley High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Pauls Valley High School?
312 students attend Pauls Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Pauls Valley High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pauls Valley High School?
Pauls Valley High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Pauls Valley High School offer ?
Pauls Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Pauls Valley High School part of?
Pauls Valley High School is part of Pauls Valley School District.
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