Johnston County Schools & Education
Johnston County, Oklahoma
NCES + U.S. Census BureauSchool Score
19/100
Higher = better
Rating
Below Average
Graduation Rate
78.7%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
78.7%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 84.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,685
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,520
School Score
19/100
Higher = better
State avg 28/100
Student-Teacher Ratio
N/A
National avg 15.8 : 1
Free Lunch (Median)
N/A
National median 48.2%
State School Rank
#53
of 77 counties (1 = best)
Education Advisory: Johnston County
School Verdict
Johnston County faces educational challenges with a school score of 19/100 and a graduation rate of 78.7%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,685 per pupil, Johnston County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Attainment Context
Educational attainment data for Johnston County is not available.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 31% below the Oklahoma average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 5.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% higher than the state norm.
Education Overview
About Schools in Johnston County, Oklahoma
A Seven-District Network for Johnston County
Johnston County maintains 13 public schools across seven districts to serve its 1,804 students. The system is comprised of seven elementary, one middle, and five high schools spread across the region.
Johnston County Investment and Academic Outcomes
Local schools spend $6,685 per pupil, slightly surpassing the Oklahoma state average of $6,520. While funding is competitive, the graduation rate of 78.7% lags behind the state average of 84.3%.
Tishomingo Commands the County Enrollment
Tishomingo is the largest district, educating 832 students across three specialized campuses. Smaller districts like Coleman and Milburn round out the county's educational landscape, which features no charter school alternatives.
Rural Schools with Small-Town Roots
All 13 schools in the county are situated in rural locales, fostering a highly personalized learning environment with an average of 139 students per school. TISHOMINGO ES serves as the largest campus with 355 students.
Secure Your Home in Johnston County
Families looking for a quiet, rural lifestyle will find Johnston County districts offer some of the most intimate learning environments in the state. Research local home listings near Tishomingo to stay close to the county's primary educational hub.
School Overview
Total Schools
13
in Johnston County
Total Enrollment
1,804
students
School Districts
7
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
Student-Teacher Ratio
—
county average
Free Lunch (Median)
—
of students countywide
School Type Breakdown
7 School Districts in Johnston County
TISHOMINGO
COLEMAN
MILL CREEK
WAPANUCKA
MILBURN
RAVIA
MANNSVILLE
13 Public Schools in Johnston County
| School Name | District | Grades | Type | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TISHOMINGO ES | TISHOMINGO | PK–4 | Primary | 355 |
| TISHOMINGO HS | TISHOMINGO | 9–12 | High | 242 |
| TISHOMINGO MS | TISHOMINGO | 5–8 | Middle | 235 |
| COLEMAN ES | COLEMAN | PK–8 | Primary | 155 |
| MILL CREEK ES | MILL CREEK | PK–8 | Primary | 139 |
| MILBURN ES | MILBURN | PK–8 | Primary | 138 |
| WAPANUCKA ES | WAPANUCKA | PK–8 | Primary | 127 |
| RAVIA PUBLIC SCHOOL | RAVIA | PK–8 | Primary | 99 |
| MANNSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL | MANNSVILLE | PK–8 | Primary | 74 |
| WAPANUCKA HS | WAPANUCKA | 9–12 | High | 74 |
| MILL CREEK HS | MILL CREEK | 9–12 | High | 62 |
| COLEMAN HS | COLEMAN | 9–12 | High | 52 |
| MILBURN HS | MILBURN | 9–12 | High | 52 |
Educational Attainment
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,685
State avg $6,520
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Schools in Johnston County, Oklahoma — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Johnston County, Oklahoma?
Johnston County maintains 13 public schools across seven districts to serve its 1,804 students. The system is comprised of seven elementary, one middle, and five high schools spread across the region.
How do schools in Johnston County perform academically?
Local schools spend $6,685 per pupil, slightly surpassing the Oklahoma state average of $6,520. While funding is competitive, the graduation rate of 78.7% lags behind the state average of 84.3%.
What are the major school districts in Johnston County, Oklahoma?
Tishomingo is the largest district, educating 832 students across three specialized campuses. Smaller districts like Coleman and Milburn round out the county's educational landscape, which features no charter school alternatives.
What is the school experience like in Johnston County?
All 13 schools in the county are situated in rural locales, fostering a highly personalized learning environment with an average of 139 students per school. TISHOMINGO ES serves as the largest campus with 355 students.
How can I find homes near good schools in Johnston County, Oklahoma?
Families looking for a quiet, rural lifestyle will find Johnston County districts offer some of the most intimate learning environments in the state. Research local home listings near Tishomingo to stay close to the county's primary educational hub.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.