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Cleveland County Schools & Education

School Score

20/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

86.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

86.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 84.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$5,932

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,520

School Score

20/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 28/100

State Score Position

#52

of 77 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Cleveland County

Measured School Summary

Cleveland County faces educational challenges with a school score of 20/100 and a graduation rate of 86.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $5,932 per pupil, Cleveland County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 27% below the Oklahoma average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Cleveland 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

72 public schools and 7 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

20/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #52 of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data.

Completion

86.0%

1.7 pts above the state average

Funding context

$5,932

$588 below the state average

School coverage

72

7 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

Cleveland County has 72 public schools across 7 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 Cleveland 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

Cleveland 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

#52

of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data. The county score is 8 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.

MOORE

Elementary to high school visible

23,941 students

Elementary 24Middle 6High 3Other 0

33 listed schools in this county slice.

NORMAN

Elementary to high school visible

15,786 students

Elementary 18Middle 4High 3Other 0

25 listed schools in this county slice.

NOBLE

Elementary to high school visible

3,035 students

Elementary 3Middle 1High 1Other 0

5 listed schools in this county slice.

LITTLE AXE

Elementary to high school visible

1,174 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

MOORE is the largest listed district slice, with 34 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 Cleveland County?

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

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Cleveland 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 Massive Urban and Suburban Network

Cleveland County manages 72 public schools across 7 districts, making it one of the largest systems in Oklahoma. It serves a significant student body of 45,985 through 50 elementary, 13 middle, and 9 high schools. The county also includes one charter school to provide alternative educational options.

Moore and Norman Power the County

The Moore district is a powerhouse with 34 schools and 24,632 students, while Norman serves 15,786 students across 25 schools. These two districts dominate the educational landscape, representing the vast majority of local enrollment. Noble follows as the third-largest district with 3,035 students.

Suburban Focus with Large Campus Life

Most students attend one of the 45 suburban or 14 city schools, though 10 rural schools still exist. With an average school size of 639, the county features several large high schools, including Moore High with 2,636 students. This environment offers extensive extracurricular opportunities and diverse social settings.

School Overview

Total Schools

72

in Cleveland County

Reported Enrollment

45,985

72 schools reporting

School Districts

7

districts

Charter Schools

1

1% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary50
Middle13
High9
Other0

7 School Districts in Cleveland County

MOORE

Guide
34 schools
24,632 students
Open district guide

NORMAN

Guide
25 schools
15,786 students
Open district guide

NOBLE

5 schools
3,035 students

LITTLE AXE

3 schools
1,174 students

LEXINGTON

3 schools
996 students

LE MONDE INTERNATIONAL

1 school
371 students

ROBIN HILL

1 school
352 students

72 Public Schools in Cleveland County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 6 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

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

Level

Showing 20 of 72 matching schools

MOORE HS

MOORE

Moore, 73160 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,636 students

WESTMOORE HS

MOORE

Oklahoma City, 73170 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,596 students

NORMAN NORTH HS

NORMAN

Norman, 73069 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High2,401 students

NORMAN HS

NORMAN

Norman, 73069 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High2,137 students

SOUTHMOORE HS

MOORE

Moore, 73170 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,058 students

WHITTIER MS

NORMAN

Norman, 73069 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile6–8Middle1,016 students

NOBLE HS

NOBLE

Noble, 73068 / Suburb: Midsize

Record9–12High883 students

HIGHLAND EAST JHS

MOORE

Moore, 73160 / Suburb: Large

Record7–8Middle789 students

IRVING MS

NORMAN

Norman, 73071 / Suburb: Midsize

Record6–8Middle788 students

SOUTH LAKE ES

MOORE

Oklahoma City, 73170 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–6Primary756 students

ALCOTT MS

NORMAN

Norman, 73069 / Suburb: Midsize

Record6–8Middle713 students

CURTIS INGE MS

NOBLE

Noble, 73068 / Suburb: Midsize

Record6–8Middle712 students

LONGFELLOW MS

NORMAN

Norman, 73071 / Suburb: Midsize

Record6–8Middle709 students

BRINK JHS

MOORE

Oklahoma City, 73170 / City: Large

Record7–8Middle666 students

ROOSEVELT ES

NORMAN

Norman, 73072 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary666 students

BROADMOORE ES

MOORE

Moore, 73160 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–6Primary662 students

OAKRIDGE ES

MOORE

Moore, 73160 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–6Primary656 students

WEST JHS

MOORE

Oklahoma City, 73159 / City: Large

Record7–8Middle652 students

JOHN K HUBBARD ES

NOBLE

Noble, 73068 / Rural: Fringe

Record1–3Primary646 students

BRYANT ES

MOORE

Oklahoma City, 73160 / City: Large

RecordPK–6Primary636 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,932

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 Cleveland County?
Cleveland County has a school score of 20/100, 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 Cleveland County?
The high school graduation rate in Cleveland County is 86.0%, 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 Cleveland County spend per student?
Cleveland County spends $5,932 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 Cleveland County, Oklahoma — FAQ

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

Cleveland County manages 72 public schools across 7 districts, making it one of the largest systems in Oklahoma. It serves a significant student body of 45,985 through 50 elementary, 13 middle, and 9 high schools. The county also includes one charter school to provide alternative educational options.

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

The Moore district is a powerhouse with 34 schools and 24,632 students, while Norman serves 15,786 students across 25 schools. These two districts dominate the educational landscape, representing the vast majority of local enrollment. Noble follows as the third-largest district with 3,035 students.

What is the school experience like in Cleveland County?

Most students attend one of the 45 suburban or 14 city schools, though 10 rural schools still exist. With an average school size of 639, the county features several large high schools, including Moore High with 2,636 students. This environment offers extensive extracurricular opportunities and diverse social settings.

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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.