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Blaine County Schools & Education

School Score

44/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

86.3%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

86.3%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 84.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,793

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,520

School Score

44/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 28/100

State Score Position

#11

of 77 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Blaine County

Measured School Summary

Blaine County performs at an average level with a school score of 44/100 and a solid graduation rate of 86.3%.

Funding Context

At $7,793 per pupil, Blaine County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 58% above the Oklahoma average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 20% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Blaine 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

14 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

44/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #11 of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data.

Completion

86.3%

2.0 pts above the state average

Funding context

$7,793

$1,273 above the state average

School coverage

14

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

Blaine County has 14 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.

Parent decision brief

What Blaine 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

Blaine 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

#11

of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data. The county score is 16 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.

WATONGA

Elementary to high school visible

733 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

HYDRO-EAKLY

Elementary to high school visible

487 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

CANTON

Elementary and high visible

348 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

OKEENE

Elementary to high school visible

328 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

GEARY 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 Blaine County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Blaine 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 Blaine 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.

Comprehensive Schooling in Blaine County

Blaine County provides a complete educational ladder with 14 public schools across five districts. The system serves 2,146 students through five elementary schools, four middle schools, and five high schools.

Hydro-Eakly and Okeene Districts

The Hydro-Eakly district is the largest in the county with 487 students, followed by Okeene with 328 students. Traditional public schools make up 100% of the county's offerings, as there are no charter schools available.

Rural Focus with Town Hubs

Eleven of the county's schools are rural, but three are located in town settings, offering some variety in environment. Average school size is 153 students, with Watonga Elementary serving as the largest campus with 351 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

14

in Blaine County

Reported Enrollment

2,146

14 schools reporting

School Districts

5

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary5
Middle4
High5
Other0

5 School Districts in Blaine County

WATONGA

3 schools
733 students

HYDRO-EAKLY

3 schools
487 students

CANTON

2 schools
348 students

OKEENE

3 schools
328 students

GEARY

3 schools
250 students

14 Public Schools in Blaine 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 14 of 14 matching schools

WATONGA ES

WATONGA

Watonga, 73772 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary351 students

HYDRO-EAKLY ES

HYDRO-EAKLY

Hydro, 73048 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary254 students

CANTON ES

CANTON

Canton, 73724 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–8Primary251 students

WATONGA HS

WATONGA

Watonga, 73772 / Town: Remote

Record9–12High212 students

OKEENE ES

OKEENE

Okeene, 73763 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary176 students

WATONGA MS

WATONGA

Watonga, 73772 / Town: Remote

Record6–8Middle170 students

HYDRO-EAKLY HS

HYDRO-EAKLY

Hydro, 73048 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High135 students

GEARY ES

GEARY

Geary, 73040 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary122 students

OKEENE JR-SR HS (SR)

OKEENE

Okeene, 73763 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High106 students

HYDRO-EAKLY MS

HYDRO-EAKLY

Hydro, 73048 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle98 students

CANTON HS

CANTON

Canton, 73724 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High97 students

GEARY HS

GEARY

Geary, 73040 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High75 students

GEARY MS

GEARY

GEARY, 73040 / Rural: Remote

Record6–8Middle53 students

OKEENE JR-SR HS (JR)

OKEENE

Okeene, 73763 / Rural: Remote

Record7–8Middle46 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,793

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 Blaine County?
Blaine County has a school score of 44/100, which is a midrange 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 Blaine County?
The high school graduation rate in Blaine County is 86.3%, 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 Blaine County spend per student?
Blaine County spends $7,793 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 Blaine County, Oklahoma — FAQ

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

Blaine County provides a complete educational ladder with 14 public schools across five districts. The system serves 2,146 students through five elementary schools, four middle schools, and five high schools.

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

The Hydro-Eakly district is the largest in the county with 487 students, followed by Okeene with 328 students. Traditional public schools make up 100% of the county's offerings, as there are no charter schools available.

What is the school experience like in Blaine County?

Eleven of the county's schools are rural, but three are located in town settings, offering some variety in environment. Average school size is 153 students, with Watonga Elementary serving as the largest campus with 351 students.

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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.