Stonewall, OK - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Stonewall

Stonewall Public Schools is a small district serving students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. It operates three schools: an elementary school, a middle school, and a high school. The district’s enrollment is modest for a PK–12 system, and its student body draws primarily from the town of Stonewall and surrounding rural areas. Housing in the district is more affordable than both the state and national averages, making it an accessible market for families looking to buy a home.

Academically, Stonewall stands out relative to its peers. On a combined measure of proficiency across tested subjects and grades, the district ranks in the top quartile among Pontotoc County’s districts. That said, much of the state assessment data is suppressed due to small group sizes—a common issue in small districts—so the full picture is partially obscured. Among the results that are reported, fourth-grade math and eighth-grade science show solid proficiency, while seventh- and eighth-grade English language arts are softer. A parent may want to discuss specific grade-level performance with the school, especially since the high school years are not represented in the available testing data.

One area that merits attention is chronic absenteeism. Stonewall’s rate sits above the midpoint of the county’s districts, meaning a larger share of students are missing school regularly than in many neighboring systems. This is a metric worth investigating further, as it can affect classroom continuity and individual student progress.

The student body is racially and ethnically diverse. White students make up nearly half of the enrollment, and a substantial share of students are American Indian or Alaska Native. Students identifying as two or more races also form a significant presence. Hispanic and Black students each represent smaller populations, and there is a tiny Asian student group. Information on students with disabilities and English learners was not reported, and the share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is also absent from the data—so a family seeking that context should ask the district directly.

On spending, Stonewall’s per-pupil current expenditure falls in the upper half of the middle range among county districts—not the highest, but above several others. No recent district-level changes or strategic initiatives were found in public sources, so the operational context appears stable for now.

Overall, Stonewall Public Schools offers a small-setting education with academic performance that is strong relative to other districts in Pontotoc County. The combination of relatively affordable housing and a top-quartile proficiency index may appeal to families looking for a rural district where test results are above the local norm. The chronic absenteeism rate is a practical concern that a parent would want to understand better, and the lack of data on student support programs and household income leaves some gaps in the picture.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

443

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 5%

Black 1%

White 48%

Asian 1%

Two+ 17%

Am. Indian / AK Native 28%

Schools in this District

3 schools are officially reported under this district.

STONEWALL ES

STONEWALL HS

MCLISH MS

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

2 grades reported

61%

Grade 4

47%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

2 grades reported

41%

Grade 7

40%

Grade 8

Science

1 grade reported

54%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$205,155

Year-over-year change+4.5%

Range across 5 ZIP codes$107K to $211K

vs. state typical0.93x

vs. national typical0.56x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (5 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
74871	Stonewall	$211K	+4.9%	65.9%
74865		$205K	+2.0%	7.6%
74820	Ada	$186K	+4.3%	6.0%
74856	Mill Creek	$154K	+3.4%	2.8%
74572	Tupelo	$107K	-1.4%	1.2%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,086/mo

Year-over-year change+3.7%

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
74820	Ada	$1,086	+3.7%	6.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,035/mo

Home price / national median income2.5x

Annual rent / national median income15.6%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$51/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$221,765 (+2.2% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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