Coal County Schools & Education
Coal County, Oklahoma
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
53/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
87.7%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
87.7%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 84.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,318
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,520
School Score
53/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 28/100
State Score Position
#7
of 77 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Coal County
Measured School Summary
Coal County performs at an average level with a school score of 53/100 and a solid graduation rate of 87.7%.
Funding Context
Coal County spends $8,318 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 91% above the Oklahoma average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 28% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Coal 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
6 public schools and 3 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
53/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #7 of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data.
Completion
87.7%
3.4 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,318
$1,798 above the state average
School coverage
6
3 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Coal County has 6 public schools across 3 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 Coal 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.
Mixed school landscape
Coal County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#7
of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data. The county score is 25 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.
COALGATE
Elementary to high school visible
700 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
TUPELO
Elementary and high visible
219 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
COTTONWOOD
Elementary school only in this slice
147 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
COALGATE is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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 Coal County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Coal 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 Coal 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.
Small-Scale Education with Deep Investment
Coal County operates just 6 public schools across 3 districts, serving 1,066 students. The system includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. There are no charter schools, keeping all students within the local district framework.
Coalgate Leads Local Enrollment
The Coalgate district is the largest in the county, managing 3 schools and 700 students. Tupelo and Cottonwood serve the remaining student population with 219 and 147 students, respectively. These small districts ensure that local administration remains very close to the student body.
Purely Rural Education with Personal Attention
Every school in the county is located in a rural setting, providing a classic countryside educational experience. The average school size is 178 students, ensuring low student-to-teacher ratios and high visibility for every learner. Emerson Elementary in Coalgate is the largest campus with 374 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Coal County
Reported Enrollment
1,066
6 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Coal County
COALGATE
TUPELO
COTTONWOOD
6 Public Schools in Coal 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 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMERSON ES | Record | COALGATE | Coalgate, 74538Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 374 |
| COALGATE HS | Record | COALGATE | Coalgate, 74538Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 217 |
| TUPELO ES | Record | TUPELO | Tupelo, 74572Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 148 |
| COTTONWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL | Record | COTTONWOOD | Coalgate, 74538Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 147 |
| WALLACE BYRD MS | Record | COALGATE | Coalgate, 74538Rural: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 109 |
| TUPELO HS | Record | TUPELO | Tupelo, 74572Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 71 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,318
State avg $6,520
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Schools in Coal County, Oklahoma — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Coal County, Oklahoma?
Coal County operates just 6 public schools across 3 districts, serving 1,066 students. The system includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. There are no charter schools, keeping all students within the local district framework.
What are the major school districts in Coal County, Oklahoma?
The Coalgate district is the largest in the county, managing 3 schools and 700 students. Tupelo and Cottonwood serve the remaining student population with 219 and 147 students, respectively. These small districts ensure that local administration remains very close to the student body.
What is the school experience like in Coal County?
Every school in the county is located in a rural setting, providing a classic countryside educational experience. The average school size is 178 students, ensuring low student-to-teacher ratios and high visibility for every learner. Emerson Elementary in Coalgate is the largest campus with 374 students.
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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.