Craig County Schools & Education
Craig County, Oklahoma
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
21/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
76.6%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
76.6%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 84.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,923
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,520
School Score
21/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 28/100
State Score Position
#47
of 77 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Craig County
Measured School Summary
Craig County faces educational challenges with a school score of 21/100 and a graduation rate of 76.6%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,923 per pupil, Craig County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 24% below the Oklahoma average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 7.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Craig 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
13 public schools and 5 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
21/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #47 of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data.
Completion
76.6%
7.7 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,923
$403 above the state average
School coverage
13
5 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
Craig County has 13 public schools across 5 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 Craig 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
Craig 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
#47
of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data. The county score is 7 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.
VINITA
Elementary to high school visible
1,321 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
KETCHUM
Elementary to high school visible
568 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
WELCH
Elementary to high school visible
286 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
BLUEJACKET
Elementary to high school visible
202 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
BLUEJACKET 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 Craig County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Craig 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 Craig 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 Comprehensive Rural School System
Five school districts manage 13 public schools that serve 2,428 students across Craig County. The system includes five elementary, four middle, and four high schools to support the region's families.
Academic Outcomes and Funding Levels
The graduation rate of 76.6% trails the national average of 87.0% and the state average of 84.3%. Per-pupil expenditure is $6,923, which exceeds the state average of $6,520 but remains far below the national average of $13,000.
Vinita Leads the County Districts
The Vinita district stands as the largest provider, educating 1,321 students in its three local schools. There are no charter schools in the county, keeping the focus entirely on traditional neighborhood public districts.
Rural Learning at a Modest Scale
Ten of the county's 13 schools are located in rural areas, contributing to a quiet, focused learning environment with an average size of 187 students. Vinita Elementary is the largest school with 595 students, while Bluejacket manages significantly smaller cohorts.
School Overview
Total Schools
13
in Craig County
Reported Enrollment
2,428
13 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Craig County
VINITA
KETCHUM
WELCH
BLUEJACKET
WHITE OAK
13 Public Schools in Craig 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 13 of 13 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VINITA ES | Record | VINITA | Vinita, 74301Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 595 |
| VINITA HS | Record | VINITA | Vinita, 74301Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 419 |
| EWING HALSELL MS | Record | VINITA | Vinita, 74301Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 307 |
| KETCHUM ES | Record | KETCHUM | Ketchum, 74349Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 271 |
| KETCHUM HS | Record | KETCHUM | Ketchum, 74349Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 167 |
| WELCH ES | Record | WELCH | Welch, 74369Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 135 |
| KETCHUM MS | Record | KETCHUM | Ketchum, 74349Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 130 |
| BLUEJACKET ES | Record | BLUEJACKET | Bluejacket, 74333Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 110 |
| WELCH HS | Record | WELCH | Welch, 74369Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 88 |
| WELCH MS | Record | WELCH | Welch, 74369Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 63 |
| WHITE OAK PUBLIC SCHOOL | Record | WHITE OAK | Vinita, 74301Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 51 |
| BLUEJACKET HS | Record | BLUEJACKET | Bluejacket, 74333Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 48 |
| BLUEJACKET MS | Record | BLUEJACKET | Bluejacket, 74333Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 44 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,923
State avg $6,520
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Schools in Craig County, Oklahoma — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Craig County, Oklahoma?
Five school districts manage 13 public schools that serve 2,428 students across Craig County. The system includes five elementary, four middle, and four high schools to support the region's families.
How do schools in Craig County perform academically?
The graduation rate of 76.6% trails the national average of 87.0% and the state average of 84.3%. Per-pupil expenditure is $6,923, which exceeds the state average of $6,520 but remains far below the national average of $13,000.
What are the major school districts in Craig County, Oklahoma?
The Vinita district stands as the largest provider, educating 1,321 students in its three local schools. There are no charter schools in the county, keeping the focus entirely on traditional neighborhood public districts.
What is the school experience like in Craig County?
Ten of the county's 13 schools are located in rural areas, contributing to a quiet, focused learning environment with an average size of 187 students. Vinita Elementary is the largest school with 595 students, while Bluejacket manages significantly smaller cohorts.
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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.