The top reported proficiency rate is 34% in Science. The lowest is 18% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Tishomingo
Tishomingo is a small, rural district in Johnston County serving students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. The district enrolls a modest number of students across its three schools: an elementary school, a middle school, and a high school. The student body is diverse in its racial and ethnic composition, with a substantial share of students identifying as American Indian or Alaska Native, a large group identifying as two or more races, and a smaller but present Hispanic population. The district does not report the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, nor does it report the number of students with disabilities or English learners, so a parent would need to ask the district directly about those support structures.
On state assessments, Tishomingo's results are mixed and generally low. In math, proficiency rates across grades three through eight fall in a range that is well below the state average, with the highest rate in seventh grade and the lowest in fifth grade. English language arts results are also low across those grades, with the highest rate in sixth grade and the lowest in eighth grade. Science results are available for eighth grade, where a modest share of students scored proficient, while fifth-grade science results were suppressed and not reported. The district's overall proficiency index, which averages results across tested subjects and grades, places it in the top quartile among Johnston County's districts, though the county's range is narrow and the index itself is low in absolute terms. Oklahoma changed its cut scores for math and English language arts in this testing cycle, so direct comparisons to prior years are not possible.
The district's chronic absenteeism rate sits above the midpoint among the county's districts, meaning a moderate share of students miss enough school to be considered chronically absent. Per-pupil current spending falls in the lower range compared to other districts in Johnston County. A graduation rate was not available in the data, so a parent may want to ask the high school directly about its completion numbers.
Housing in the area is affordable relative to national benchmarks. The weighted home value across the district's zip codes is well below the national figure, and values have risen at a pace that outpaces the national rate. The district covers a rural area that includes the town of Tishomingo and several smaller communities. Home values vary across the district, with the highest values in the Kenefic area and the lowest in the Tishomingo zip code itself. The national median household income and the current mortgage rate context suggest that homeownership is within reach for many families in this part of Oklahoma.
The district operates three schools: an elementary school, a middle school, and a high school. The enrollment is spread fairly evenly across grades, with a slight bulge in the early high school years. The student body is predominantly white, with a large American Indian or Alaska Native population and a substantial group identifying as two or more races. Hispanic students make up a smaller share, and Asian and Black students are present in very small numbers. The district did not report the share of students with disabilities or English learners, so a parent should ask about those supports directly.
A search for recent district changes or strategic priorities turned up little of lasting impact, so this narrative reflects the available data without filling in that gap. The district's chronic absenteeism rate sits above the midpoint among the county's districts, meaning a moderate share of students miss enough school to be considered chronically absent. Per-pupil spending falls in the lower range compared to other Johnston County districts. A graduation rate was not available in the data, so a parent may want to ask the high school directly about its completion numbers.
For a family considering Tishomingo, the district offers a full pre-K through twelfth grade program in a rural setting with affordable housing. The academic results are low in absolute terms, and a parent should expect to engage closely with the school to understand how the district supports students who are not yet meeting proficiency benchmarks. The student body is racially diverse, with a large American Indian population and many students identifying as two or more races. The district did not report the share of students with disabilities or English learners, so a parent should ask about those supports directly. The chronic absenteeism rate is moderate relative to other districts in the county, and per-pupil spending is on the lower end. A graduation rate was not available in the data, so a parent may want to ask the high school directly about its completion numbers.
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