Carter County Schools & Education
Carter County, Oklahoma
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
23/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
87.4%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
87.4%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 84.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,713
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,520
School Score
23/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 28/100
State Score Position
#44
of 77 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Carter County
Measured School Summary
Carter County faces educational challenges with a school score of 23/100 and a graduation rate of 87.4%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $5,713 per pupil, Carter County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 19% below the Oklahoma average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 12% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Carter 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
28 public schools and 9 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
23/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #44 of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data.
Completion
87.4%
3.1 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,713
$807 below the state average
School coverage
28
9 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
Carter County has 28 public schools across 9 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 Carter 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
Carter 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
#44
of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data. The county score is 5 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.
ARDMORE
Elementary to high school visible
2,591 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
PLAINVIEW
Elementary to high school visible
1,554 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
LONE GROVE
Elementary to high school visible
1,447 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
DICKSON
Elementary to high school visible
1,370 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
ARDMORE is the largest listed district slice, with 6 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 Carter County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Carter 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 Carter 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.
Diverse Districts Serving Carter County Students
Carter County operates 28 public schools, including 15 elementary and 8 high schools, across 9 distinct districts. A total of 8,605 students are enrolled in this traditional public system. There are no charter schools present, focusing educational resources on community-based districts.
Ardmore District Anchors the Education System
Ardmore is the county's largest district, enrolling 2,591 students across 6 schools. Lone Grove and Dickson districts also play major roles, serving 1,447 and 1,370 students respectively. These three districts account for a majority of the county's total enrollment.
Small Schools in a Rural Setting
With 24 of the 28 schools located in rural areas, the county offers a quiet, intimate learning environment. The average school size is just 307 students, providing a stark contrast to larger urban centers. Ardmore High School is the county's largest facility, housing 751 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
28
in Carter County
Reported Enrollment
8,605
28 schools reporting
School Districts
9
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
9 School Districts in Carter County
ARDMORE
PLAINVIEW
LONE GROVE
DICKSON
HEALDTON
WILSON
ZANEIS
SPRINGER
FOX
28 Public Schools in Carter 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 20 of 28 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARDMORE HS | Record | ARDMORE | Ardmore, 73402Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 751 |
| ARDMORE MS | Record | ARDMORE | Ardmore, 73402Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 498 |
| PLAINVIEW HS | Record | PLAINVIEW | Ardmore, 73401Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 447 |
| LONE GROVE PRIMARY ES | Record | LONE GROVE | Lone Grove, 73443Rural: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 440 |
| PLAINVIEW PRIMARY ES | Record | PLAINVIEW | Ardmore, 73401Rural: Fringe | PK–2 | Primary | 423 |
| DICKSON ES | Record | DICKSON | Ardmore, 73401Rural: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 401 |
| CHARLES EVANS ES | Record | ARDMORE | Ardmore, 73402Town: Remote | 1–5 | Primary | 398 |
| LONE GROVE HS | Record | LONE GROVE | Lone Grove, 73443Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 376 |
| DICKSON HS | Record | DICKSON | Ardmore, 73401Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 370 |
| WILL ROGERS ES | Record | ARDMORE | Ardmore, 73402Town: Remote | PK–KG | Primary | 352 |
| PLAINVIEW INTERMEDIATE ES | Record | PLAINVIEW | Ardmore, 73401Rural: Fringe | 3–5 | Primary | 345 |
| PLAINVIEW MS | Record | PLAINVIEW | Ardmore, 73401Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 339 |
| LINCOLN ES | Record | ARDMORE | Ardmore, 73402Town: Remote | 1–5 | Primary | 326 |
| LONE GROVE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | Record | LONE GROVE | Lone Grove, 73443Rural: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 326 |
| WILSON ES | Record | WILSON | Wilson, 73463Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 317 |
| DICKSON UPPER ES | Record | DICKSON | Ardmore, 73401Rural: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 306 |
| LONE GROVE MS | Record | LONE GROVE | Lone Grove, 73443Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 305 |
| DICKSON MS | Record | DICKSON | Ardmore, 73401Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 293 |
| ZANEIS PUBLIC SCHOOL | Record | ZANEIS | Wilson, 73463Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 272 |
| JEFFERSON ES | Record | ARDMORE | Ardmore, 73401Town: Remote | 1–5 | Primary | 266 |
LONE GROVE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
LONE GROVE
Lone Grove, 73443 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,713
State avg $6,520
Compare Nearby Counties
Review Carter County against other counties using the same NCES-backed metrics.
Open CompareBrowse Public Schools
See school-level enrollment, grade ranges, school type, and district affiliation.
View SchoolsFrequently Asked Questions
Which Oklahoma counties have the highest graduation rates?
What is per-pupil spending like in Oklahoma?
How should I read the school score in Carter County?
What is the graduation rate in Carter County?
How much does Carter County spend per student?
Frequently Asked Questions
Schools in Carter County, Oklahoma — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Carter County, Oklahoma?
Carter County operates 28 public schools, including 15 elementary and 8 high schools, across 9 distinct districts. A total of 8,605 students are enrolled in this traditional public system. There are no charter schools present, focusing educational resources on community-based districts.
What are the major school districts in Carter County, Oklahoma?
Ardmore is the county's largest district, enrolling 2,591 students across 6 schools. Lone Grove and Dickson districts also play major roles, serving 1,447 and 1,370 students respectively. These three districts account for a majority of the county's total enrollment.
What is the school experience like in Carter County?
With 24 of the 28 schools located in rural areas, the county offers a quiet, intimate learning environment. The average school size is just 307 students, providing a stark contrast to larger urban centers. Ardmore High School is the county's largest facility, housing 751 students.
Counties with Similar School Profile
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.