Grant County Schools & Education
Grant County, Oklahoma
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
60/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
87.6%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
87.6%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 84.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,426
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,520
School Score
60/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 28/100
State Score Position
#3
of 77 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Grant County
Measured School Summary
Grant County performs at an average level with a school score of 60/100 and a solid graduation rate of 87.6%.
Funding Context
Grant County spends $9,426 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 114% above the Oklahoma average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 45% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Grant 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
7 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
60/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #3 of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data.
Completion
87.6%
3.3 pts above the state average
Funding context
$9,426
$2,906 above the state average
School coverage
7
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
Grant County has 7 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 Grant 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
Grant 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
#3
of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data. The county score is 32 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.
POND CREEK-HUNTER
Elementary to high school visible
319 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
MEDFORD
Elementary and high visible
317 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
DEER CREEK-LAMONT
Elementary and high visible
117 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
POND CREEK-HUNTER 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 Grant County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Grant 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 Grant 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 Learning in Rural Grant
Grant County operates a lean education system consisting of seven total public schools serving 753 students. The infrastructure includes three elementary schools, one middle school, and three high schools managed by three districts. This small footprint ensures that education remains a focal point of local community life.
Community Focused Districts in Pond Creek
Pond Creek-Hunter and Medford are the primary districts, serving 319 and 317 students respectively. Deer Creek-Lamont manages two schools with a combined 117 students. All schools in the county are traditional public institutions, with no charter school presence.
An Intimate Rural Academic Environment
Every single school in Grant County is classified as rural, creating an average school size of just 108 students. Medford ES is the largest campus with 238 students, while Medford HS is among the smallest with 79 students. Attending school here feels personal, with low student-to-teacher ratios defined by the rural geography.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Grant County
Reported Enrollment
753
7 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Grant County
POND CREEK-HUNTER
MEDFORD
DEER CREEK-LAMONT
7 Public Schools in Grant 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 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEDFORD ES | Record | MEDFORD | Medford, 73759Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 238 |
| POND CREEK-HUNTER ES | Record | POND CREEK-HUNTER | Pond Creek, 73766Rural: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 114 |
| POND CREEK-HUNTER HS | Record | POND CREEK-HUNTER | Pond Creek, 73766Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 111 |
| POND CREEK-HUNTER MS | Record | POND CREEK-HUNTER | Pond Creek, 73766Rural: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 94 |
| MEDFORD HS | Record | MEDFORD | Medford, 73759Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 79 |
| DEER CREEK-LAMONT ES | Record | DEER CREEK-LAMONT | Deer Creek, 74636Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 78 |
| DEER CREEK-LAMONT HS | Record | DEER CREEK-LAMONT | Lamont, 74643Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 39 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,426
State avg $6,520
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Schools in Grant County, Oklahoma — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Grant County, Oklahoma?
Grant County operates a lean education system consisting of seven total public schools serving 753 students. The infrastructure includes three elementary schools, one middle school, and three high schools managed by three districts. This small footprint ensures that education remains a focal point of local community life.
What are the major school districts in Grant County, Oklahoma?
Pond Creek-Hunter and Medford are the primary districts, serving 319 and 317 students respectively. Deer Creek-Lamont manages two schools with a combined 117 students. All schools in the county are traditional public institutions, with no charter school presence.
What is the school experience like in Grant County?
Every single school in Grant County is classified as rural, creating an average school size of just 108 students. Medford ES is the largest campus with 238 students, while Medford HS is among the smallest with 79 students. Attending school here feels personal, with low student-to-teacher ratios defined by the rural geography.
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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.