Garvin County Schools & Education
Garvin County, Oklahoma
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool 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.
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
4 listed schools in this county slice.
LINDSAY
Elementary to high school visible
1,164 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
WYNNEWOOD
Elementary to high school visible
701 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
STRATFORD
Elementary to high school visible
632 students
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
8 School Districts in Garvin County
PAULS VALLEY
LINDSAY
WYNNEWOOD
STRATFORD
ELMORE CITY-PERNELL
WHITEBEAD
MAYSVILLE
PAOLI
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 dataLevel
Showing 20 of 21 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LINDSAY ES | Record | LINDSAY | Lindsay, 73052Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 606 |
| Pauls Valley Elementary School | Record | PAULS VALLEY | Pauls Valley, 73075Rural: Fringe | PK–3 | Primary | 470 |
| PAULS VALLEY JHS | Record | PAULS VALLEY | Pauls Valley, 73075Town: Distant | 7–9 | Middle | 336 |
| WHITEBEAD PUBLIC SCHOOL | Record | WHITEBEAD | Pauls Valley, 73075Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 333 |
| LINDSAY HS | Record | LINDSAY | Lindsay, 73052Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 324 |
| PAULS VALLEY HS | Record | PAULS VALLEY | Pauls Valley, 73075Town: Distant | 10–12 | High | 312 |
| STRATFORD ES | Record | STRATFORD | Stratford, 74872Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 307 |
| Pauls Valley Intermediate School | Record | PAULS VALLEY | Pauls Valley, 73075Town: Distant | 4–6 | Middle | 278 |
| CENTRAL ES | Record | WYNNEWOOD | Wynnewood, 73098Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 277 |
| MAYSVILLE ES | Record | MAYSVILLE | Maysville, 73057Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 254 |
| LINDSAY MS | Record | LINDSAY | Lindsay, 73052Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 234 |
| ELMORE CITY-PERNELL ES | Record | ELMORE CITY-PERNELL | Elmore City, 73433Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 224 |
| WYNNEWOOD MS | Record | WYNNEWOOD | Wynnewood, 73098Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 214 |
| WYNNEWOOD HS | Record | WYNNEWOOD | Wynnewood, 73098Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 210 |
| STRATFORD HS | Record | STRATFORD | Stratford, 74872Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 186 |
| ELMORE CITY-PERNELL HS | Record | ELMORE CITY-PERNELL | Elmore City, 73433Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 176 |
| STRATFORD MS | Record | STRATFORD | Stratford, 74872Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 139 |
| ELMORE CITY JHS | Record | ELMORE CITY-PERNELL | Elmore City, 73433Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 107 |
| PAOLI ES | Record | PAOLI | Paoli, 73074Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 100 |
| MAYSVILLE HS | Record | MAYSVILLE | Maysville, 73057Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 70 |
Pauls Valley Elementary School
PAULS VALLEY
Pauls Valley, 73075 / Rural: Fringe
Pauls Valley Intermediate School
PAULS VALLEY
Pauls Valley, 73075 / Town: Distant
ELMORE CITY-PERNELL ES
ELMORE CITY-PERNELL
Elmore City, 73433 / Rural: Remote
ELMORE CITY-PERNELL HS
ELMORE CITY-PERNELL
Elmore City, 73433 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,047
State avg $6,520
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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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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.