LeFlore County schools showed a decrease of just over in the 2026 Average Daily Membership totals compared to the 2024 ADM, according to the latest numbers released by the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Athletic Association in figures approved in August.
Read more: 2026 ADM figures for county schools releasedOf the county schools, only Spiro, Pocola, Wister, Arkoma, Whitesboro, LeFlore and Bokoshe showed an increase in the number of students with Pocola and Arkoma showing the largest growth.
Talihina showed the largest decrease in students, dropping just over 23 students in the last two years. Poteau dropped 8.9 students while Heavener was down negative 6.26 students.
In Oklahoma, “average daily membership” (ADM) is a key metric used to determine state funding for a school district. It reflects the average number of students officially enrolled in a school, which is a different calculation from average daily attendance (ADA), which is the number of students who actually attend school on a given day.
ADM is not a simple head count. It is a weighted calculation that takes into account a number of factors.
The ADM for every Oklahoma high school can be seen HERE.
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