Warner, OK - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Warner

Warner Public Schools serves the small town of Warner in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, covering pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. It is a rural district with an enrollment that reflects the surrounding community, where the student body is predominantly American Indian or Alaska Native, with a substantial share identifying as white, and a smaller number of students who are two or more races, Hispanic, Asian, or black. The district operates an elementary school and a high school.

Academically, this district stands apart from most of its neighbors. On the state's OSTP assessments, Warner's proficiency rates in math and English language arts are a clear strength. Across tested elementary and middle school grades, math proficiency consistently reaches a level that places the district in the top quartile among Muskogee County's districts, a position that holds for overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades. In English language arts, results are more varied, with some grades showing a strong share of students meeting the bar and others falling below a majority proficient. Eighth-grade science results are a standout, with a high share of students scoring proficient. A parent looking at the trajectory should note that the state changed its cut scores for math and ELA exams, so direct comparisons to prior years are not reliable. The data that was suppressed for some lower grades is a routine suppression tied to small group sizes, not a reflection of performance.

The district's approach to schooling is notably structured. Publicly reported accounts describe a deliberate shift in recent years: the district banned student cellphones during the school day, enforces bell-to-bell teaching, and uses frequent benchmark testing. That approach has produced a consistent record of high marks on state report cards, with the high school and K-8 school regularly ranking among the top-performing public schools in Oklahoma. The district has also expanded its offerings beyond core academics, adding a competition choir, an art program, boys and girls wrestling, and a high school construction class where students build a house for sale. These additions give families more elective and extracurricular options than the district previously had.

On the support side, chronic absenteeism is low, well below the midpoint for the county, which suggests students are consistently in class. Per-pupil spending falls in the lower range among county districts, a fact that is consistent with the town's small tax base. The district has passed bond construction projects in recent years, reflecting community support for capital improvements despite limited local revenue. Data on free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, special education identification, and English learner status were not available in the source materials.

The housing market in the district's attendance area is relatively affordable compared to state and national benchmarks, though home values vary across the ZIP codes that feed into the district. The town of Warner itself has seen a slight softening in home values, while nearby Muskogee rents have risen. For a family considering a move, the district's academic reputation and structured environment are likely the main draws, rather than the housing market's trajectory.

No high school graduation rate was available in the data, so a parent interested in that metric should ask the district directly. Overall, Warner is a small rural district that has built a reputation for strong academic results through a disciplined, test-focused culture. It fits a family who values structure, consistent routines, and a school that has invested in building a variety of programs within a small-town setting.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

828

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 4%

Black 1%

White 33%

Asian 2%

Two+ 16%

Am. Indian / AK Native 44%

Schools in this District

2 schools are officially reported under this district.

WARNER ES

WARNER HS

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

5 grades reported

42%

Grade 3

59%

Grade 4

52%

Grade 5

60%

Grade 7

57%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

4 grades reported

60%

Grade 4

46%

Grade 5

47%

Grade 7

43%

Grade 8

Science

1 grade reported

69%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$172,857

Year-over-year change+0.1%

Range across 6 ZIP codes$159K to $224K

vs. state typical0.78x

vs. national typical0.47x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (6 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
74469	Warner	$171K	-1.6%	58.0%
74403	Muskogee	$159K	+2.6%	25.1%
74470	Webbers Falls	$183K	+1.2%	6.8%
74455	Porum	$204K	+1.7%	5.4%
74450		$224K	+4.0%	4.3%
74426	Checotah	$172K	+4.5%	0.5%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,360/mo

Year-over-year change+26.3%

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
74403	Muskogee	$1,360	+26.3%	25.1%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$872/mo

Home price / national median income2.1x

Annual rent / national median income19.5%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$488/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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