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Cimarron County Schools & Education

School Score

17/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

70.5%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

70.5%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 84.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,816

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,520

School Score

17/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 28/100

State Score Position

#59

of 77 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Cimarron County

Measured School Summary

Cimarron County faces educational challenges with a school score of 17/100 and a graduation rate of 70.5%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $6,816 per pupil, Cimarron County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 38% below the Oklahoma average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 13.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Cimarron 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

4 public schools and 2 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

17/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #59 of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data.

Completion

70.5%

13.8 pts below the state average

Funding context

$6,816

$296 above the state average

School coverage

4

2 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

Cimarron County has 4 public schools across 2 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 Cimarron 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.

Small-system county

Cimarron County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.

State position

#59

of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data. The county score is 11 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.

BOISE CITY

Elementary and high visible

290 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

FELT

Elementary and high visible

90 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

BOISE CITY is the largest listed district slice, with 2 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 Cimarron County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Cimarron County district systems?

Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?

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 Cimarron 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.

Minimalist Education in Oklahoma's Panhandle

Cimarron County has one of the smallest school systems in the state, with just 4 public schools across 2 districts. These schools serve a total of 380 students. The landscape is split evenly between two elementary and two high schools.

Boise City and Felt Lead Education

The Boise City district is the primary provider, serving 290 students in 2 schools. Felt is a much smaller district, educating only 90 students. There are no charter schools or middle schools in this rural county.

Purely Rural, Ultra-Small Learning Environments

Every school in the county is classified as rural, creating a very specific and localized educational experience. The average school size is only 95 students, with Boise City Elementary being the largest at 210 students. Felt High School is notably tiny, serving only 23 students in total.

School Overview

Total Schools

4

in Cimarron County

Reported Enrollment

380

4 schools reporting

School Districts

2

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary2
Middle0
High2
Other0

2 School Districts in Cimarron County

BOISE CITY

2 schools
290 students

FELT

2 schools
90 students

4 Public Schools in Cimarron 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 4 of 4 matching schools

BOISE CITY ES

BOISE CITY

Boise City, 73933 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–8Primary210 students

BOISE CITY HS

BOISE CITY

Boise City, 73933 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High80 students

FELT ES

FELT

FELT, 73937 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–8Primary67 students

FELT HS

FELT

FELT, 73937 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High23 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,816

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 Cimarron County?
Cimarron County has a school score of 17/100, 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 Cimarron County?
The high school graduation rate in Cimarron County is 70.5%, 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 Cimarron County spend per student?
Cimarron County spends $6,816 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 Cimarron County, Oklahoma — FAQ

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

Cimarron County has one of the smallest school systems in the state, with just 4 public schools across 2 districts. These schools serve a total of 380 students. The landscape is split evenly between two elementary and two high schools.

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

The Boise City district is the primary provider, serving 290 students in 2 schools. Felt is a much smaller district, educating only 90 students. There are no charter schools or middle schools in this rural county.

What is the school experience like in Cimarron County?

Every school in the county is classified as rural, creating a very specific and localized educational experience. The average school size is only 95 students, with Boise City Elementary being the largest at 210 students. Felt High School is notably tiny, serving only 23 students in total.

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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.