Jefferson County Schools & Education
Jefferson County, Oklahoma
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
30/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
81.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
81.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 84.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,346
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,520
School Score
30/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 28/100
State Score Position
#30
of 77 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Jefferson County
Measured School Summary
Jefferson County faces educational challenges with a school score of 30/100 and a graduation rate of 81.1%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $7,346 per pupil, Jefferson County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 8% above the Oklahoma average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 3.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 13% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Jefferson 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
9 public schools and 4 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
30/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #30 of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data.
Completion
81.1%
3.2 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,346
$826 above the state average
School coverage
9
4 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
Jefferson County has 9 public schools across 4 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 Jefferson 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
Jefferson 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
#30
of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data. The county score is 2 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.
WAURIKA
Elementary to high school visible
456 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
RINGLING
Elementary to high school visible
392 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
RYAN
Elementary and high visible
226 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
TERRAL
Elementary school only in this slice
32 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
RINGLING 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 Jefferson County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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.
Nine Public Schools Serving Jefferson County
Jefferson County operates four school districts that manage a total of nine public schools. This infrastructure serves 1,106 students through a system of four elementary, two middle, and three high schools.
Higher Investment Despite Graduation Challenges
The county spends $7,346 per pupil, which significantly exceeds the state average of $6,520. However, the graduation rate of 81.1% remains below the Oklahoma average of 84.3% and the national 87.0% target.
Waurika and Ringling Lead the Way
Waurika is the largest district with 456 students, closely followed by Ringling with 392 students across three schools. Traditional public schools make up 100% of the county's educational offerings as no charter schools currently exist.
Intimate Learning in a Rural Setting
Every school in Jefferson County is classified as rural, creating a close-knit community feel with an average school size of just 123 students. WAURIKA ES is the largest school with 231 students, while many middle schools have 100 or fewer students.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in Jefferson County
Reported Enrollment
1,106
9 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Jefferson County
WAURIKA
RINGLING
RYAN
TERRAL
9 Public Schools in Jefferson 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 9 of 9 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAURIKA ES | Record | WAURIKA | Waurika, 73573Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 231 |
| RINGLING ES | Record | RINGLING | Ringling, 73456Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 209 |
| RYAN ES | Record | RYAN | Ryan, 73565Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 158 |
| WAURIKA HS | Record | WAURIKA | Waurika, 73573Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 125 |
| WAURIKA MS | Record | WAURIKA | Waurika, 73573Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 100 |
| RINGLING HS | Record | RINGLING | Ringling, 73456Rural: Remote | 10–12 | High | 96 |
| RINGLING JHS | Record | RINGLING | Ringling, 73456Rural: Remote | 7–9 | Middle | 87 |
| RYAN HS | Record | RYAN | Ryan, 73565Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 68 |
| TERRAL PUBLIC SCHOOL | Record | TERRAL | Terral, 73569Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 32 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,346
State avg $6,520
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Schools in Jefferson County, Oklahoma — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Jefferson County, Oklahoma?
Jefferson County operates four school districts that manage a total of nine public schools. This infrastructure serves 1,106 students through a system of four elementary, two middle, and three high schools.
How do schools in Jefferson County perform academically?
The county spends $7,346 per pupil, which significantly exceeds the state average of $6,520. However, the graduation rate of 81.1% remains below the Oklahoma average of 84.3% and the national 87.0% target.
What are the major school districts in Jefferson County, Oklahoma?
Waurika is the largest district with 456 students, closely followed by Ringling with 392 students across three schools. Traditional public schools make up 100% of the county's educational offerings as no charter schools currently exist.
What is the school experience like in Jefferson County?
Every school in Jefferson County is classified as rural, creating a close-knit community feel with an average school size of just 123 students. WAURIKA ES is the largest school with 231 students, while many middle schools have 100 or fewer 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.