Pawnee

The town of Pawnee, Oklahoma is home to three public schools serving students from elementary through high school: Pawnee Elementary School, Pawnee High School, and Pawnee Middle School. While the schools face some common challenges, such as higher-than-average chronic absenteeism, the data reveals distinct performance trends across the district.

Pawnee High School stands out as the top performer, ranking 156 out of 463 Oklahoma high schools and maintaining a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 82.2% and higher proficiency in U.S. History compared to the state average. In contrast, Pawnee Middle School and Pawnee Elementary School have lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with the elementary school ranking the lowest among the three.

Socioeconomic factors appear to play a significant role, as evidenced by the high free and reduced lunch rates, especially at the elementary and middle school levels. This suggests the Pawnee schools serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, which may contribute to the lower academic performance observed. However, the district's resource allocation, with Pawnee High School spending the most per student and Pawnee Middle School having the lowest student-teacher ratio, indicates a targeted approach to supporting students at different grade levels.