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Bryan County Schools & Education

School Score

32/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

89.9%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

89.9%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 84.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,090

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,520

School Score

32/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 28/100

State Score Position

#27

of 77 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Bryan County

Measured School Summary

Bryan County faces educational challenges with a school score of 32/100 and a graduation rate of 89.9%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $6,090 per pupil, Bryan County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 16% above the Oklahoma average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 5.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Bryan 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

25 public schools and 8 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

32/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #27 of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data.

Completion

89.9%

5.6 pts above the state average

Funding context

$6,090

$430 below the state average

School coverage

25

8 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

Bryan County has 25 public schools across 8 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 Bryan 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

Bryan 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

#27

of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data. The county score is 4 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.

DURANT

Elementary to high school visible

3,854 students

Elementary 3Middle 2High 1Other 1

7 listed schools in this county slice.

SILO

Elementary to high school visible

1,157 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

CALERA

Elementary and high visible

847 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

COLBERT

Elementary to high school visible

809 students

Elementary 1Middle 2High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

DURANT is the largest listed district slice, with 7 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 Bryan County?

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

Expansive Education in Bryan County

Bryan County operates a large network of 25 public schools across eight districts, educating 8,274 students. This includes 11 elementary schools, five middle schools, eight high schools, and one specialized school site.

Durant Leads the Eight Districts

The Durant district is the county's educational anchor, serving 3,854 students across seven different schools. Silo and Colbert also maintain significant student bodies, and the county currently has zero charter schools.

Diverse School Sizes and Locales

With 16 rural and nine town schools, Bryan County offers a mix of educational settings. Enrollment varies significantly, from the large Durant High School with 956 students to much smaller rural elementary campuses, averaging 331 students countywide.

School Overview

Total Schools

25

in Bryan County

Reported Enrollment

8,274

25 schools reporting

School Districts

8

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary11
Middle5
High8
Other1

8 School Districts in Bryan County

DURANT

Guide
7 schools
3,854 students
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SILO

4 schools
1,157 students

CALERA

2 schools
847 students

COLBERT

4 schools
809 students

CADDO

2 schools
504 students

ROCK CREEK

2 schools
500 students

ACHILLE

2 schools
309 students

BENNINGTON

2 schools
294 students

25 Public Schools in Bryan County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

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

Level

Showing 20 of 25 matching schools

DURANT HS

DURANT

Durant, 74701 / Town: Distant

Profile9–12High956 students

CALERA ES

CALERA

Calera, 74730 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary631 students

DURANT INTERMEDIATE ES

DURANT

Durant, 74701 / Town: Distant

Record5–6Middle615 students

DURANT MS

DURANT

Durant, 74701 / Town: Distant

Record7–8Middle589 students

George Washington Elementary School

DURANT

Durant, 74701 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–4Primary528 students

NORTHWEST HEIGHTS ES

DURANT

Durant, 74701 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–4Primary490 students

WASHINGTON IRVING ES

DURANT

Durant, 74701 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–4Primary435 students

ROCK CREEK ES

ROCK CREEK

Durant, 74701 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary375 students

CADDO ES

CADDO

Caddo, 74729 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary365 students

SILO EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

SILO

Durant, 74701 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–2Primary357 students

WARD ES WEST

COLBERT

Colbert, 74733 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–3Primary330 students

SILO ES

SILO

Durant, 74701 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary279 students

SILO HS

SILO

Durant, 74701 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High275 students

SILO MS

SILO

Durant, 74701 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle246 students

ACHILLE ES

ACHILLE

Achille, 74720 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary242 students

ROBERT E LEE EARLY CHILDHOOD

DURANT

Durant, 74701 / Town: Distant

RecordPKOther241 students

CALERA HS

CALERA

Calera, 74730 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High216 students

BENNINGTON ES

BENNINGTON

Bennington, 74723 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–8Primary193 students

COLBERT HS

COLBERT

Colbert, 74733 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High185 students

WARD ES EAST

COLBERT

Colbert, 74733 / Rural: Distant

Record4–6Middle177 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,090

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 Bryan County?
Bryan County has a school score of 32/100, 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 Bryan County?
The high school graduation rate in Bryan County is 89.9%, which is above 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 Bryan County spend per student?
Bryan County spends $6,090 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 Bryan County, Oklahoma — FAQ

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

Bryan County operates a large network of 25 public schools across eight districts, educating 8,274 students. This includes 11 elementary schools, five middle schools, eight high schools, and one specialized school site.

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

The Durant district is the county's educational anchor, serving 3,854 students across seven different schools. Silo and Colbert also maintain significant student bodies, and the county currently has zero charter schools.

What is the school experience like in Bryan County?

With 16 rural and nine town schools, Bryan County offers a mix of educational settings. Enrollment varies significantly, from the large Durant High School with 956 students to much smaller rural elementary campuses, averaging 331 students countywide.

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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.