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Schools in Wilson · Wilson Public Schools

Wilson’s public schools score below 76% of Oklahoma districts on tests and graduation

Math proficiency in Wilson’s districts is 8%, below the Oklahoma average (25%). The grade covers the public school district serving Wilson, 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.

≈could be anywhere from D to B−K–12Where will my kid go?

From Oklahoma state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% 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.

Reading proficiency
17%
▼ 10 pts vs OK 27%
2021–22
Math proficiency
8%
▼ 17 pts vs OK 25%
2021–22
Graduate on time
80–89%
▼ 1–8 pts vs OK 81%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$11.8K
▼ 3% vs OK $12.2K
FY2024
Students per teacher
15.2
OK 16.1 · smaller classes
Schools in town
2
464 students on the public path
In brief

Wilson’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 363 Oklahoma towns with household incomes within a quarter of Wilson’s, its schools beat 19%, lower than their 24% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 17% of tested students were proficient in reading and 8% in math, against 27% and 25% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

80–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 81% across Oklahoma (the state reports Wilson’s rate as a range). Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $11,828 per student, against $12,210 across Oklahoma (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one high school

From grade 9 the district’s path is Wilson HS. Enrollment is up 12% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

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.

The School Grade

What’s behind Wilson’s grade

D Test scoresC Graduation

C−: better than 24% of Oklahoma school districts. Graduation is above the Oklahoma average; test scores are below it.

Oklahoma school districts we grade (522)Better than 24%
Lower resultsHigher results
Oklahoma towns with similar household incomes (363)Better than 19%
DB−A rough placement. Ordinary sampling error in 186 test results and a graduating class of 36 could put Wilson anywhere from D to B−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 98% of Wilson’s students in the tested grades sat them (186 in math, 186 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Wilson, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–8Wilson EsWilson Public SchoolsC−
9–12Wilson HSWilson Public SchoolsC+

Wilson’s public schools are run by Wilson Public Schools. Parts of Wilson (9% of its land) are served by Zaneis Public School 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.

Wilson Public SchoolsGrades PK–12 · 2 schools · 464 students, up 12% since 2020–21 · 15.2 per teacher (OK 16.1)
$11,828OK $12,210 · FY2024
C−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading17%
State average 27.2% · 186 students tested
Math8%
State average 24.9% · 186 students tested

Wilson vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Oklahoma towns that share Wilson’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
WilsonC−Wilson

Every school in Wilson

2 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).

District schools in Wilsonby address
Wilson Es
Elementary · Grades PK–8
C−
302 students16:1Rate it →
Wilson HS
High · Grades 9–12
C+
162 students14:1Rate it →

Questions about Wilson’s schools

Are Wilson’s schools good?

On Oklahoma’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Wilson children attend score below 76% of Oklahoma’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 19%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Wilson in?

Wilson Public Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 464 students in 2 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Wilson are served by Zaneis Public School.

Where do Wilson kids go to high school?

Wilson HS, with 162 students; its own test results earn a C+.

What is Wilson’s graduation rate?

80–89% of the class of 2023 in Wilson Public Schools graduated in four years, against 81% across Oklahoma.

How much does Wilson spend per student?

$11,828 in Wilson Public Schools (FY2024), against $12,210 across Oklahoma. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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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.