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Atoka County Schools & Education

School Score

36/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

87.3%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

87.3%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 84.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,874

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,520

School Score

36/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 28/100

State Score Position

#21

of 77 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Atoka County

Measured School Summary

Atoka County faces educational challenges with a school score of 36/100 and a graduation rate of 87.3%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $6,874 per pupil, Atoka County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 27% above the Oklahoma average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Atoka 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

10 public schools and 6 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

36/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #21 of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data.

Completion

87.3%

3.0 pts above the state average

Funding context

$6,874

$354 above the state average

School coverage

10

6 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

Atoka County has 10 public schools across 6 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 Atoka 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

Atoka 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

#21

of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data. The county score is 8 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.

ATOKA

Elementary and high visible

868 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

TUSHKA

Elementary and high visible

483 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

LANE

Elementary school only in this slice

262 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 0Other 0

1 listed school in this county slice.

CANEY

Elementary and high visible

253 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

ATOKA is the largest listed district slice, with 2 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 Atoka County?

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

Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?

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 Atoka 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.

Strong Educational Framework in Atoka

Atoka County's education system consists of 10 public schools across six districts, serving 2,333 students. The infrastructure is primarily built around six elementary schools and four high schools, with no stand-alone middle schools.

Graduation Rates Surpass State Average

Atoka County excels with an 87.3% graduation rate, beating both the Oklahoma state average and the national benchmark of 87%. This performance is achieved with a per-pupil expenditure of $6,874, which remains higher than the state average.

Spotlight on Atoka and Caney Districts

The Atoka district is the largest provider, educating 868 students across two schools. Other significant districts include Caney and Stringtown, and the county currently operates with zero charter school options.

Traditional Rural Learning Environments

The county features a 100% rural school locale mix, with an average school size of 233 students. Atoka Elementary is the largest single campus with 587 students, while the rest of the county offers even smaller, community-focused settings.

School Overview

Total Schools

10

in Atoka County

Reported Enrollment

2,333

10 schools reporting

School Districts

6

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary6
Middle0
High4
Other0

6 School Districts in Atoka County

ATOKA

2 schools
868 students

TUSHKA

2 schools
483 students

LANE

1 school
262 students

CANEY

2 schools
253 students

STRINGTOWN

2 schools
248 students

HARMONY

1 school
219 students

10 Public Schools in Atoka 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 10 of 10 matching schools

ATOKA ES

ATOKA

Atoka, 74525 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–8Primary587 students

TUSHKA ES

TUSHKA

Atoka, 74525 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–8Primary333 students

ATOKA HS

ATOKA

Atoka, 74525 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High281 students

LANE PUBLIC SCHOOL

LANE

Lane, 74555 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–8Primary262 students

HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOL

HARMONY

Atoka, 74525 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–8Primary219 students

CANEY ES

CANEY

Caney, 74533 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–8Primary181 students

STRINGTOWN ES

STRINGTOWN

Stringtown, 74569 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–8Primary157 students

TUSHKA HS

TUSHKA

Atoka, 74525 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High150 students

STRINGTOWN HS

STRINGTOWN

Stringtown, 74569 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High91 students

CANEY HS

CANEY

Caney, 74533 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High72 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,874

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 Atoka County?
Atoka County has a school score of 36/100, 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 Atoka County?
The high school graduation rate in Atoka County is 87.3%, 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 Atoka County spend per student?
Atoka County spends $6,874 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 Atoka County, Oklahoma — FAQ

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

Atoka County's education system consists of 10 public schools across six districts, serving 2,333 students. The infrastructure is primarily built around six elementary schools and four high schools, with no stand-alone middle schools.

How do schools in Atoka County perform academically?

Atoka County excels with an 87.3% graduation rate, beating both the Oklahoma state average and the national benchmark of 87%. This performance is achieved with a per-pupil expenditure of $6,874, which remains higher than the state average.

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

The Atoka district is the largest provider, educating 868 students across two schools. Other significant districts include Caney and Stringtown, and the county currently operates with zero charter school options.

What is the school experience like in Atoka County?

The county features a 100% rural school locale mix, with an average school size of 233 students. Atoka Elementary is the largest single campus with 587 students, while the rest of the county offers even smaller, community-focused settings.

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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.