Strother Memorial Chapel · Photo: kennethaw88 · CC BY 4.0Seminole’s public schools score below 58% of Oklahoma districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 17% of Seminole’s students scored proficient, below the Oklahoma average (25%). The grade covers the public school district serving Seminole, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Oklahoma, not nationally.
From Oklahoma state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Seminole’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 249 Oklahoma towns with household incomes within a quarter of Seminole’s, its schools beat 50%, higher than their 42% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 20% of tested students were proficient in reading and 17% in math, against 27% and 25% statewide; 96% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
85–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 81% across Oklahoma (the state reports Seminole’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $12,711 per student, against $12,210 across Oklahoma (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school
From grade 1 the district’s path is Wilson Es, then Seminole MS, then Seminole HS. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Academy of Seminole HS and Academy of Seminole Es are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Seminole’s grade
C+: better than 42% of Oklahoma school districts, #100 of 130 Oklahoma towns. Graduation is above the Oklahoma average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Seminole, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Seminole
Betty L. Smith Childhood Center
Grades PK–K · 184 students · 19:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Seminole
Betty L. Smith Childhood Center
Grades PK–K · 184 students · 19:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Seminole
Wilson Es
Grades 1–3 · 318 students · 18:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Seminole
Wilson Es
Grades 1–3 · 318 students · 18:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Seminole
Wilson Es
Grades 1–3 · 318 students · 18:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Seminole
Northwood Es
Grades 4–6 · 289 students · 16:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Seminole
Northwood Es
Grades 4–6 · 289 students · 16:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Seminole
Northwood Es
Grades 4–6 · 289 students · 16:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Seminole
Seminole MS
Grades 7–8 · 178 students · 14:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Seminole
Seminole MS
Grades 7–8 · 178 students · 14:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Seminole
Seminole HS
Grades 9–12 · 432 students · 16:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Seminole
Seminole HS
Grades 9–12 · 432 students · 16:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Seminole
Seminole HS
Grades 9–12 · 432 students · 16:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Seminole
Seminole HS
Grades 9–12 · 432 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Seminole’s public schools are run by Seminole Public Schools. Parts of Seminole (18%, 12% and 6% of its land) are served by Varnum, New Lima and Butner instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Seminole vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Oklahoma towns that share Seminole’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Seminole | C+ | Seminole |
Every school in Seminole
7 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Oklahoma’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Seminole’s schools
Are Seminole’s schools good?
On Oklahoma’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Seminole children attend score below 58% of Oklahoma’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #100 of 130 Oklahoma towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 50%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Seminole in?
Seminole Public Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,401 students in 5 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Seminole are served by Varnum, New Lima and Butner.
Where do Seminole kids go to high school?
Seminole HS, with 432 students; its own test results earn a B−.
What is Seminole’s graduation rate?
85–89% of the class of 2023 in Seminole Public Schools graduated in four years, against 81% across Oklahoma.
How much does Seminole spend per student?
$12,711 in Seminole Public Schools (FY2024), against $12,210 across Oklahoma. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Seminole families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Seminole → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Oklahoma. Stars are from neighbors.