Summary:
The 74578 zip code area is home to two elementary schools - Wilburton Elementary School and Panola Elementary School. Based on the available data, Wilburton Elementary appears to be the stronger performing school, with higher statewide rankings, better test scores, and lower chronic absenteeism rates compared to Panola Elementary.
Wilburton Elementary School ranked 254 out of 614 Oklahoma elementary schools in the 2024-2025 school year, earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Panola Elementary School ranked 899 out of 957 Oklahoma elementary schools in the 2014-2015 school year, with a 0-star rating. Wilburton Elementary had higher proficiency rates than the state average in most subject areas and grade levels, while Panola Elementary had significantly lower proficiency rates.
Both schools serve economically disadvantaged student populations, with very high free/reduced lunch rates. However, Wilburton spent significantly less per student ($6,789) compared to Panola ($12,990) in the 2018-2019 school year, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving performance. The data highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address the performance gaps between these two elementary schools and improve educational outcomes for their high-need student populations.
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