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Garvin County Schools & Education

School Score

45/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

92.8%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

92.8%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 84.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,047

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,520

School Score

45/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 28/100

State Score Position

#10

of 77 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Garvin County

Measured School Summary

Garvin County performs at an average level with a school score of 45/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.8%.

Funding Context

At $6,047 per pupil, Garvin County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 59% above the Oklahoma average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 8.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Garvin 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

21 public schools and 8 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

45/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #10 of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data.

Completion

92.8%

8.5 pts above the state average

Funding context

$6,047

$473 below the state average

School coverage

21

8 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

Garvin County has 21 public schools across 8 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 Garvin 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

Garvin 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

#10

of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data. The county score is 17 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.

PAULS VALLEY

Elementary to high school visible

1,396 students

Elementary 1Middle 2High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

LINDSAY

Elementary to high school visible

1,164 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

WYNNEWOOD

Elementary to high school visible

701 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

STRATFORD

Elementary to high school visible

632 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

PAULS VALLEY is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Garvin County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Garvin 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 Garvin 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 Strong Network of Community Schools

Garvin County supports a diverse education infrastructure consisting of 21 public schools across eight different districts. The system serves 5,217 students through a balanced mix of eight elementary, six middle, and seven high schools. These campuses provide essential coverage for the county's growing student population.

Spotlight on Pauls Valley and Lindsay

Pauls Valley is the county's largest district, managing four schools and 1,396 students. Lindsay follows closely with 1,164 students across three campuses. Currently, there are no charter schools in the county, with all 21 institutions operating as traditional public schools.

Small-Town Feel in a Rural Setting

With 15 rural and six town-based schools, the county offers a quintessential community-focused environment. Schools maintain an average size of 248 students, ranging from smaller rural sites to larger hubs like Lindsay ES, which enrolls 606 students. This intimate scale allows for personalized attention that larger suburban districts often lack.

School Overview

Total Schools

21

in Garvin County

Reported Enrollment

5,217

21 schools reporting

School Districts

8

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary8
Middle6
High7
Other0

8 School Districts in Garvin County

PAULS VALLEY

4 schools
1,396 students

LINDSAY

3 schools
1,164 students

WYNNEWOOD

3 schools
701 students

STRATFORD

3 schools
632 students

ELMORE CITY-PERNELL

3 schools
507 students

WHITEBEAD

1 school
333 students

MAYSVILLE

2 schools
324 students

PAOLI

2 schools
160 students

21 Public Schools in Garvin 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 20 of 21 matching schools

LINDSAY ES

LINDSAY

Lindsay, 73052 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary606 students

Pauls Valley Elementary School

PAULS VALLEY

Pauls Valley, 73075 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–3Primary470 students

PAULS VALLEY JHS

PAULS VALLEY

Pauls Valley, 73075 / Town: Distant

Record7–9Middle336 students

WHITEBEAD PUBLIC SCHOOL

WHITEBEAD

Pauls Valley, 73075 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary333 students

LINDSAY HS

LINDSAY

Lindsay, 73052 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High324 students

PAULS VALLEY HS

PAULS VALLEY

Pauls Valley, 73075 / Town: Distant

Record10–12High312 students

STRATFORD ES

STRATFORD

Stratford, 74872 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary307 students

Pauls Valley Intermediate School

PAULS VALLEY

Pauls Valley, 73075 / Town: Distant

Record4–6Middle278 students

CENTRAL ES

WYNNEWOOD

Wynnewood, 73098 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–4Primary277 students

MAYSVILLE ES

MAYSVILLE

Maysville, 73057 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary254 students

LINDSAY MS

LINDSAY

Lindsay, 73052 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle234 students

ELMORE CITY-PERNELL ES

ELMORE CITY-PERNELL

Elmore City, 73433 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary224 students

WYNNEWOOD MS

WYNNEWOOD

Wynnewood, 73098 / Rural: Distant

Record5–8Middle214 students

WYNNEWOOD HS

WYNNEWOOD

Wynnewood, 73098 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High210 students

STRATFORD HS

STRATFORD

Stratford, 74872 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High186 students

ELMORE CITY-PERNELL HS

ELMORE CITY-PERNELL

Elmore City, 73433 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High176 students

STRATFORD MS

STRATFORD

Stratford, 74872 / Rural: Remote

Record6–8Middle139 students

ELMORE CITY JHS

ELMORE CITY-PERNELL

Elmore City, 73433 / Rural: Remote

Record6–8Middle107 students

PAOLI ES

PAOLI

Paoli, 73074 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary100 students

MAYSVILLE HS

MAYSVILLE

Maysville, 73057 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High70 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,047

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 Garvin County?
Garvin County has a school score of 45/100, which is a midrange 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 Garvin County?
The high school graduation rate in Garvin County is 92.8%, which is above 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 Garvin County spend per student?
Garvin County spends $6,047 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 Garvin County, Oklahoma — FAQ

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

Garvin County supports a diverse education infrastructure consisting of 21 public schools across eight different districts. The system serves 5,217 students through a balanced mix of eight elementary, six middle, and seven high schools. These campuses provide essential coverage for the county's growing student population.

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

Pauls Valley is the county's largest district, managing four schools and 1,396 students. Lindsay follows closely with 1,164 students across three campuses. Currently, there are no charter schools in the county, with all 21 institutions operating as traditional public schools.

What is the school experience like in Garvin County?

With 15 rural and six town-based schools, the county offers a quintessential community-focused environment. Schools maintain an average size of 248 students, ranging from smaller rural sites to larger hubs like Lindsay ES, which enrolls 606 students. This intimate scale allows for personalized attention that larger suburban districts often lack.

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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.