Kingston

The Kingston school district in Oklahoma serves students from elementary through high school, with three schools in the district: Kingston Elementary School, Kingston High School, and Kingston Middle School. While the district faces socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch across all three schools, the data reveals a significant disparity in academic performance between the schools.

Kingston Middle School stands out as the district's top performer, consistently ranking among the best middle schools in the state and earning high marks on standardized tests. In contrast, Kingston High School has struggled, ranking in the bottom half of Oklahoma high schools and performing well below state averages on assessments, particularly in mathematics.

The data also suggests potential funding allocation issues, with Kingston High School spending significantly more per student than Kingston Elementary School. Understanding the factors contributing to the middle school's success could provide valuable insights for the district as it works to address the performance gaps and ensure equitable distribution of resources across all grade levels.