Enrollment
347
High
DISTRICT 307 · STATE 443
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DICKSON·NCES 400991000430
Dickson High School
4762 State Highway 199, Ardmore, OK 73401 · (580) 226-0633 · Carter County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL347 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
20.6:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 20.2:1 · STATE 15.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
59%
206 students
DISTRICT 61% · STATE 68%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 94 | 27% |
| Grade 10 | 104 | 30% |
| Grade 11 | 71 | 20% |
| Grade 12 | 78 | 22% |
Student demographics
66%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 64% · STATE 73% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within DICKSON. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Dickson High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickson High School this school | 347 | 59.4% | N/A |
| Little Axe High School Norman | 345 | 57.7% | N/A |
| Sapulpa Junior High School Sapulpa | 603 | 58.2% | 19.0% |
| Kellyville High School Kellyville | 258 | 59.3% | N/A |
| Walters High School Walters | 197 | 58.4% | N/A |
| Sulphur High School Sulphur | 460 | 56.3% | N/A |
Matched among Oklahoma high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Dickson High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Oklahoma | In Carter County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 347 | #145 of 467 | #4 of 8 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 20.6:1 | #203 of 220 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 65.7% | #92 of 220 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 59.4% | #181 of 323 | #4 of 6 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -3.9% | #65 of 91 | N/A |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
347
-16 (-4%) vs 2020
-1% since 1990-91, when it was 351
Student : Teacher
20.6:1
was 20.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 347 | 16.9 | 20.6:1 | 59% (206) |
| 2023-24 | 375 | 16.6 | 22.6:1 | 57% (215) |
| 2022-23 | 370 | 18 | 20.6:1 | 45% (165) |
| 2020-21 | 363 | 18 | 20.2:1 | 47% (169) |
| 2017-18 | 361 | 20 | 18.1:1 | 47% (169) |
| 2015-16 | 375 | 25 | 15.0:1 | 51% (191) |
| 2010-11 | 407 | 23 | 17.7:1 | 48% (195) |
| 2000-01 | 382 | 29 | 13.2:1 | 44% (169) |
| 1990-91 | 351 | 26 | 13.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Dickson High School.
Since 2017-18: students down 4% (361 to 347); teachers down 16% (20 to 16.9).
About Dickson High School
Federal records list Dickson High School as a high school in Ardmore, Oklahoma. It serves 347 students in grades 9 through 12. For comparison, high schools in Oklahoma average about 443 students.
Dickson High School is one school in DICKSON, a system of 4 schools with 1,229 students.
White students are the majority at Dickson High School, with 52% of enrollment. Other groups make up 20% multiracial, 13% Hispanic, and 12% Native American. Carter County as a whole is about 68% White, so the school's share is lower. The school's diversity index is 66%, meaning two students picked at random have a 66% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
The ratio of students to teachers is 20.6:1, with 16.9 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff. That is 5.1 students per teacher above the 15.4:1 average for high schools in Oklahoma. The percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is 59%. Among public schools in Carter County, the average eligibility rate is 70%.
Carter County census figures show that the median household income is $60,723, 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 13% of people live in poverty. There are 28 public schools in Carter County, enrolling about 8,383 students in all.
The closest public school to Dickson High School is Dickson Middle School, less than a tenth of a mile away. Dickson High School is one of several public schools in the area, with 3 others within five miles.
By NCES locale, the school is Rural: Distant, or in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
2024-25 enrollment was 347, a 4% decrease from 363 in 2020-21.
Discussions about Dickson High School may include school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Carter County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
48,555
Census ACS
Median income
$60,723
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
28
8,383 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in DICKSON
- Dickson Elementary SchoolElementary · 323 students
- Dickson Middle SchoolMiddle · 282 students
- Dickson Upper Elementary SchoolElementary · 277 students
Other schools in Ardmore
- Ardmore High SchoolHigh · 707 students
- Plainview High SchoolHigh · 433 students
- Lincoln Elementary SchoolElementary · 409 students
- Plainview Primary Elementary SchoolElementary · 406 students
- Charles Evans Elementary SchoolElementary · 398 students
- Jefferson Elementary SchoolMiddle · 396 students
Nearby schools
- Dickson Middle School0.0 mi · 282
- Dickson Upper Elementary School0.1 mi · 277
- Dickson Elementary School0.2 mi · 323
- Mannsville Public School6.2 mi · 95
- Will Rogers Elementary School8.0 mi · 324
- Jefferson Elementary School8.3 mi · 396
Frequently asked questions
About Dickson High SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Dickson High School?
Dickson High School enrolls approximately 347 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Dickson High School serve?
Dickson High School serves grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at Dickson High School?
Approximately 20.6:1 students per teacher at Dickson High School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Dickson High School?
At Dickson High School, the student body is approximately 52% White, 13% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 20% Two or more.
Is Dickson High School public or private?
Dickson High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by DICKSON.
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