Blackwell HS vs Dickson HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Oklahoma, United States, 290 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackwell HS
Blackwell · Public high · Grades 9–12
353 students
Dickson HS
Ardmore · Public high · Grades 9–12
347 students
| Measure | Blackwell HS Blackwell, Oklahoma | Dickson HS Ardmore, Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #308 of 409 | #149 of 409 |
| National rank | #15264 of 16,910 | #13247 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 353 | 347 |
| Enrollment | 353 | 347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.4% | 59.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 32% |
| city | Blackwell | Ardmore |
| state | Oklahoma | Oklahoma |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dickson HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.4 vs 19.9).
- •Dickson HS does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Dickson HS does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Dickson HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.4% vs 67.4%).
- •Blackwell HS does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 21.7).
- •Blackwell HS is the larger school with 353 students compared with 347.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Blackwell HS better than Dickson HS?
On the Success Index (US), Dickson HS ranks higher (30.4 vs 19.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Blackwell HS and Dickson HS?
About 290 km in a straight line, between Blackwell and Ardmore in Oklahoma.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackwell HS: 353. Dickson HS: 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackwell HS and Dickson HS rank in Oklahoma?
Blackwell HS is 308th of 409 and Dickson HS is 149th of 409 among high schools in Oklahoma on the 2025 Success Index (US).