Beckham County Schools & Education
Beckham County, Oklahoma
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
42/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 84.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,979
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,520
School Score
42/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 28/100
State Score Position
#14
of 77 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Beckham County
Measured School Summary
Beckham County performs at an average level with a school score of 42/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.1%.
Funding Context
At $5,979 per pupil, Beckham County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 51% above the Oklahoma average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 7.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Beckham 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
13 public schools and 5 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
42/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #14 of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data.
Completion
92.1%
7.8 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,979
$541 below the state average
School coverage
13
5 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Beckham County has 13 public schools across 5 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.
What Beckham 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.
Mixed school landscape
Beckham County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#14
of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data. The county score is 14 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.
ELK CITY
Elementary to high school visible
2,108 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
MERRITT
Elementary and high visible
821 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
SAYRE
Elementary to high school visible
694 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
ERICK
Elementary and high visible
209 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
ELK CITY is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Beckham County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Beckham 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 Beckham 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.
Beckham County’s Robust School System
Beckham County features 13 public schools across five districts, serving nearly 4,000 students. The infrastructure is well-balanced, consisting of five elementary schools, three middle schools, and five high schools.
Exceptional Graduation and Efficient Spending
The county boasts an impressive 92.1% graduation rate, far exceeding the state average of 84.3% and the national 87% benchmark. This high achievement is reached with a per-pupil expenditure of $5,979, showing remarkable efficiency compared to state and national spending.
Elk City and Sayre Districts
Elk City is the primary district, managing four schools and 2,108 students—over half the county's total enrollment. Sayre follows with 694 students, and like neighboring counties, Beckham operates without any charter schools.
A Mix of Town and Rural Locales
The county offers a diverse locale mix with eight rural schools and five town-based schools. While the average school size is 304 students, Elk City Elementary is a significant hub with 753 students, providing a more populated school experience.
School Overview
Total Schools
13
in Beckham County
Reported Enrollment
3,954
13 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Beckham County
ELK CITY
MERRITT
SAYRE
ERICK
SWEETWATER
13 Public Schools in Beckham 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 dataLevel
Showing 13 of 13 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELK CITY ES | Record | ELK CITY | Elk City, 73648Rural: Fringe | PK–3 | Primary | 753 |
| MERRITT ES | Record | MERRITT | Elk City, 73644Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 634 |
| ELK CITY HS | Record | ELK CITY | Elk City, 73648Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 615 |
| ELK CITY IES | Record | ELK CITY | Elk City, 73648Town: Remote | 4–6 | Middle | 434 |
| SAYRE ES | Record | SAYRE | Sayre, 73662Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 340 |
| ELK CITY MS | Record | ELK CITY | Elk City, 73648Town: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 306 |
| MERRITT HS | Record | MERRITT | Elk City, 73644Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 187 |
| SAYRE HS | Record | SAYRE | Sayre, 73662Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 180 |
| SAYRE MS | Record | SAYRE | Sayre, 73662Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 174 |
| ERICK ES | Record | ERICK | Erick, 73645Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 152 |
| SWEETWATER ES | Record | SWEETWATER | Sweetwater, 73666Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 85 |
| ERICK HS | Record | ERICK | Erick, 73645Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 57 |
| SWEETWATER HS | Record | SWEETWATER | Sweetwater, 73666Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 37 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,979
State avg $6,520
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Schools in Beckham County, Oklahoma — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Beckham County, Oklahoma?
Beckham County features 13 public schools across five districts, serving nearly 4,000 students. The infrastructure is well-balanced, consisting of five elementary schools, three middle schools, and five high schools.
How do schools in Beckham County perform academically?
The county boasts an impressive 92.1% graduation rate, far exceeding the state average of 84.3% and the national 87% benchmark. This high achievement is reached with a per-pupil expenditure of $5,979, showing remarkable efficiency compared to state and national spending.
What are the major school districts in Beckham County, Oklahoma?
Elk City is the primary district, managing four schools and 2,108 students—over half the county's total enrollment. Sayre follows with 694 students, and like neighboring counties, Beckham operates without any charter schools.
What is the school experience like in Beckham County?
The county offers a diverse locale mix with eight rural schools and five town-based schools. While the average school size is 304 students, Elk City Elementary is a significant hub with 753 students, providing a more populated school experience.
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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.