Canadian County Schools & Education
Canadian County, Oklahoma
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
24/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
88.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 84.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,466
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,520
School Score
24/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 28/100
State Score Position
#41
of 77 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Canadian County
Measured School Summary
Canadian County faces educational challenges with a school score of 24/100 and a graduation rate of 88.8%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $5,466 per pupil, Canadian County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 15% below the Oklahoma average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 16% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Canadian 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
49 public schools and 10 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
24/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #41 of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data.
Completion
88.8%
4.5 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,466
$1,054 below the state average
School coverage
49
10 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
Canadian County has 49 public schools across 10 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 Canadian 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
Canadian 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
#41
of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data. The county score is 4 points below 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.
MUSTANG
Elementary to high school visible
13,494 students
16 listed schools in this county slice.
YUKON
Elementary to high school visible
9,449 students
12 listed schools in this county slice.
PIEDMONT
Elementary to high school visible
5,056 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
EL RENO
Elementary to high school visible
2,907 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
MUSTANG is the largest listed district slice, with 16 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 Canadian County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Canadian 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 Canadian 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 Large Infrastructure Serving Rapid Growth
Canadian County manages a robust educational network of 49 public schools spread across 10 districts. The system serves 32,392 students through 28 elementary, 14 middle, and 6 high schools. This infrastructure reflects a significant capacity for the county's growing population.
Mustang and Yukon Lead Local Districts
The Mustang district is the largest, managing 16 schools and 13,494 students. Yukon follows with 9,449 students, while Piedmont serves 5,056 learners. Currently, there are no charter schools operating within the county’s 49 public institutions.
A Mix of Rural and Suburban Learning
The landscape is primarily rural with 22 schools, though 17 suburban schools accommodate a large portion of the student body. Mustang High School is the largest campus with 3,756 students, dwarfing the average school size of 661. Schools range from these massive city-like campuses to small, localized rural centers.
School Overview
Total Schools
49
in Canadian County
Reported Enrollment
32,392
49 schools reporting
School Districts
10
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
10 School Districts in Canadian County
MUSTANG
GuideYUKON
GuidePIEDMONT
GuideEL RENO
UNION CITY
BANNER
CALUMET
DARLINGTON
MAPLE
RIVERSIDE
49 Public Schools in Canadian County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 5 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 49 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUSTANG HS | Profile | MUSTANG | Yukon, 73099Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 3,756 |
| YUKON HS | Profile | YUKON | Yukon, 73099Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,833 |
| PIEDMONT HS | Profile | PIEDMONT | Piedmont, 73078Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,422 |
| YUKON MS | Profile | YUKON | Yukon, 73099Suburb: Large | 7–8 | Middle | 1,407 |
| EL RENO HS | Profile | EL RENO | El Reno, 73036Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 980 |
| RIVERWOOD ES | Record | MUSTANG | Yukon, 73099Rural: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 861 |
| PIEDMONT MS | Record | PIEDMONT | Piedmont, 73078Rural: Fringe | 7–8 | Middle | 772 |
| PRAIRIE VIEW ES | Record | MUSTANG | Yukon, 73099Rural: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 765 |
| PIEDMONT INTERMEDIATE ES | Record | PIEDMONT | Piedmont, 73078Rural: Fringe | 5–6 | Middle | 758 |
| INDEPENDENCE INTERMEDIATE SCHL | Record | YUKON | Yukon, 73099Suburb: Large | 4–6 | Middle | 752 |
| CANYON RIDGE IES | Record | MUSTANG | Yukon, 73099Rural: Fringe | 5–6 | Middle | 749 |
| REDSTONE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | Record | YUKON | Oklahoma City, 73099Rural: Fringe | 4–6 | Middle | 744 |
| SURREY HILLS ES | Record | YUKON | Yukon, 73099City: Large | PK–3 | Primary | 725 |
| MUSTANG NORTH MS | Record | MUSTANG | Yukon, 73099City: Large | 7–8 | Middle | 724 |
| MUSTANG MS | Record | MUSTANG | Yukon, 73099Suburb: Large | 7–8 | Middle | 723 |
| MUSTANG CREEK ES | Record | MUSTANG | Yukon, 73099City: Large | PK–4 | Primary | 703 |
| MUSTANG HORIZON IES | Record | MUSTANG | Yukon, 73099Suburb: Large | 5–6 | Middle | 702 |
| MUSTANG TRAILS ES | Record | MUSTANG | Yukon, 73099City: Large | PK–4 | Primary | 678 |
| MUSTANG LAKEHOMA ES | Record | MUSTANG | Yukon, 73099Suburb: Large | PK–4 | Primary | 673 |
| MUSTANG ES | Record | MUSTANG | Yukon, 73099Suburb: Large | PK–4 | Primary | 654 |
MUSTANG HS
MUSTANG
Yukon, 73099 / Suburb: Large
YUKON HS
YUKON
Yukon, 73099 / Suburb: Large
PIEDMONT HS
PIEDMONT
Piedmont, 73078 / Rural: Fringe
YUKON MS
YUKON
Yukon, 73099 / Suburb: Large
EL RENO HS
EL RENO
El Reno, 73036 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,466
State avg $6,520
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Schools in Canadian County, Oklahoma — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Canadian County, Oklahoma?
Canadian County manages a robust educational network of 49 public schools spread across 10 districts. The system serves 32,392 students through 28 elementary, 14 middle, and 6 high schools. This infrastructure reflects a significant capacity for the county's growing population.
What are the major school districts in Canadian County, Oklahoma?
The Mustang district is the largest, managing 16 schools and 13,494 students. Yukon follows with 9,449 students, while Piedmont serves 5,056 learners. Currently, there are no charter schools operating within the county’s 49 public institutions.
What is the school experience like in Canadian County?
The landscape is primarily rural with 22 schools, though 17 suburban schools accommodate a large portion of the student body. Mustang High School is the largest campus with 3,756 students, dwarfing the average school size of 661. Schools range from these massive city-like campuses to small, localized rural centers.
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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.