Sallisaw

The schools in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, include 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of performance, with Sallisaw High School standing out as a top-performing school in the district, while the elementary schools face some challenges.

Sallisaw High School is a standout, ranking 94th out of 431 Oklahoma high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has consistently performed well, with 51.5% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts. In contrast, the elementary schools, Liberty Elementary and Eastside Elementary, have lower rankings and face socioeconomic challenges, with high percentages of free/reduced lunch recipients.

The data also reveals variations in spending and student-teacher ratios across the district. Sallisaw Middle School has the lowest student-teacher ratio at 12:1, while Liberty Elementary has the highest at 19.5:1. This suggests that the higher spending and lower ratios at the middle and high school levels may contribute to their stronger performance compared to the elementary schools.