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Adair County Schools & Education

School Score

31/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

82.9%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

82.9%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 84.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,274

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,520

School Score

31/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 28/100

State Score Position

#28

of 77 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Adair County

Measured School Summary

Adair County faces educational challenges with a school score of 31/100 and a graduation rate of 82.9%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $7,274 per pupil, Adair County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 12% above the Oklahoma average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 12% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Adair County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

16 public schools and 9 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

31/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #28 of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data.

Completion

82.9%

1.4 pts below the state average

Funding context

$7,274

$754 above the state average

School coverage

16

9 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Adair County has 16 public schools across 9 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

Parent decision brief

What Adair County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Review-carefully county

Adair County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.

State position

#28

of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data. The county score is 3 points above the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

STILWELL

Elementary to high school visible

1,394 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

WESTVILLE

Elementary to high school visible

971 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

MARYETTA

Elementary school only in this slice

645 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 0Other 0

1 listed school in this county slice.

ZION

Elementary school only in this slice

285 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 0Other 0

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

STILWELL is the largest listed district slice, with 3 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Adair County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Adair County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Adair County, Oklahoma

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

A Nine-District Network in Adair County

Adair County supports a diverse educational network of 16 public schools across nine distinct districts. With a total enrollment of 4,203 students, the infrastructure includes 10 elementary schools, two middle schools, and four high schools.

Stilwell and Westville Lead the County

The Stilwell district serves as the county's largest hub with 1,394 students across three schools. Westville follows with 971 students, and notably, there are currently no charter schools operating within the county’s borders.

Rural Roots and Mid-Sized Classrooms

Thirteen of the county's 16 schools are in rural settings, creating a close-knit learning environment with an average school size of 263 students. Maryetta Public School is the largest campus with 645 students, while many other rural sites offer much smaller, intimate cohorts.

School Overview

Total Schools

16

in Adair County

Reported Enrollment

4,203

16 schools reporting

School Districts

9

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary10
Middle2
High4
Other0

9 School Districts in Adair County

STILWELL

3 schools
1,394 students

WESTVILLE

3 schools
971 students

MARYETTA

1 school
645 students

ZION

1 school
285 students

WATTS

2 schools
224 students

CAVE SPRINGS

2 schools
199 students

ROCKY MOUNTAIN

1 school
174 students

DAHLONEGAH

1 school
159 students

PEAVINE

1 school
80 students

16 Public Schools in Adair County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 16 of 16 matching schools

MARYETTA PUBLIC SCHOOL

MARYETTA

Stilwell, 74960 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–8Primary645 students

STILWELL HS

STILWELL

Stilwell, 74960 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High640 students

WESTVILLE ES

WESTVILLE

Westville, 74965 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary493 students

STILWELL ES

STILWELL

Stilwell, 74960 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–4Primary479 students

WESTVILLE HS

WESTVILLE

Westville, 74965 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High346 students

ZION PUBLIC SCHOOL

ZION

Stilwell, 74960 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–8Primary285 students

STILWELL MS

STILWELL

Stilwell, 74960 / Town: Distant

Record5–8Middle275 students

ROCKY MOUNTAIN PUBLIC SCHOOL

ROCKY MOUNTAIN

Stilwell, 74960 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary174 students

DAHLONEGAH PUBLIC SCHOOL

DAHLONEGAH

Stilwell, 74960 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary159 students

WATTS ES

WATTS

Watts, 74964 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–8Primary149 students

WESTVILLE JHS

WESTVILLE

Westville, 74965 / Rural: Distant

Record7–8Middle132 students

CAVE SPRINGS HS

CAVE SPRINGS

Bunch, 74931 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High112 students

CAVE SPRINGS ES

CAVE SPRINGS

Bunch, 74931 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary87 students

PEAVINE PUBLIC SCHOOL

PEAVINE

Stilwell, 74960 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary80 students

WATTS HS

WATTS

Watts, 74964 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High75 students

BELFONTE BELL ES (ADAIR CNTY)

BELFONTE

Stilwell, 74960 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary72 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,274

State avg $6,520

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Oklahoma counties have the highest graduation rates?
Harmon County (95.0%), Major County (93.1%), and Garvin County (92.8%) currently lead Oklahoma among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Oklahoma?
Across Oklahoma counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $6,520. The highest current county values are Grant County ($9,426), Alfalfa County ($9,014), and Roger Mills County ($8,927). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Adair County?
Adair County has a school score of 31/100, which is a lower measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Adair County?
The high school graduation rate in Adair County is 82.9%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Adair County spend per student?
Adair County spends $7,274 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Adair County, Oklahoma — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Adair County, Oklahoma?

Adair County supports a diverse educational network of 16 public schools across nine distinct districts. With a total enrollment of 4,203 students, the infrastructure includes 10 elementary schools, two middle schools, and four high schools.

What are the major school districts in Adair County, Oklahoma?

The Stilwell district serves as the county's largest hub with 1,394 students across three schools. Westville follows with 971 students, and notably, there are currently no charter schools operating within the county’s borders.

What is the school experience like in Adair County?

Thirteen of the county's 16 schools are in rural settings, creating a close-knit learning environment with an average school size of 263 students. Maryetta Public School is the largest campus with 645 students, while many other rural sites offer much smaller, intimate cohorts.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.