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Kingfisher County Schools & Education

School Score

62/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

91.9%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

91.9%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 84.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,874

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,520

School Score

62/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 28/100

State Score Position

#2

of 77 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Kingfisher County

Measured School Summary

Kingfisher County performs at an average level with a school score of 62/100 and a solid graduation rate of 91.9%.

Funding Context

At $7,874 per pupil, Kingfisher County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 121% above the Oklahoma average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 7.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 21% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Kingfisher 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

18 public schools and 6 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

62/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #2 of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data.

Completion

91.9%

7.6 pts above the state average

Funding context

$7,874

$1,354 above the state average

School coverage

18

6 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

Kingfisher County has 18 public schools across 6 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 Kingfisher 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

Kingfisher 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

#2

of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data. The county score is 34 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.

KINGFISHER

Elementary to high school visible

1,334 students

Elementary 2Middle 2High 1Other 0

5 listed schools in this county slice.

HENNESSEY

Elementary to high school visible

843 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

CASHION

Elementary to high school visible

725 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

OKARCHE

Elementary to high school visible

433 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

KINGFISHER is the largest listed district slice, with 5 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 Kingfisher County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Kingfisher 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 Kingfisher 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.

Leading the State in Academic Success

The county boasts an impressive 91.9% graduation rate, far exceeding both the Oklahoma and national averages. This performance is backed by a robust per-pupil expenditure of $7,874, well above the state median.

Kingfisher and Hennessey Anchor the County

The Kingfisher district serves 1,334 students, while Hennessey and Cashion districts also manage significant enrollments. There are no charter schools in the county, maintaining a strong focus on traditional district excellence.

A Distinctly Rural Educational Experience

Fifteen of the county's 18 schools are in rural settings, with an average school size of 207 students. KINGFISHER HS is the largest school with 386 students, emphasizing the county's commitment to smaller, focused learning environments.

School Overview

Total Schools

18

in Kingfisher County

Reported Enrollment

3,721

18 schools reporting

School Districts

6

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary7
Middle5
High6
Other0

6 School Districts in Kingfisher County

KINGFISHER

5 schools
1,334 students

HENNESSEY

3 schools
843 students

CASHION

3 schools
725 students

OKARCHE

3 schools
433 students

LOMEGA

2 schools
215 students

DOVER

2 schools
171 students

18 Public Schools in Kingfisher 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 18 of 18 matching schools

KINGFISHER HS

KINGFISHER

Kingfisher, 73750 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High386 students

HENNESSEY LOWER ES

HENNESSEY

Hennessey, 73742 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–4Primary351 students

CASHION ES

CASHION

Cashion, 73016 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–4Primary312 students

Kingfisher Upper Elementary

KINGFISHER

Kingfisher, 73750 / Town: Distant

Record4–6Middle286 students

GILMOUR ES

KINGFISHER

Kingfisher, 73750 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–1Primary267 students

HENNESSEY UPPER ES

HENNESSEY

Hennessey, 73742 / Rural: Remote

Record5–8Middle260 students

OKARCHE ES

OKARCHE

Okarche, 73762 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary233 students

HENNESSEY HS

HENNESSEY

Hennessey, 73742 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High232 students

CASHION MS

CASHION

Cashion, 73016 / Rural: Distant

Record5–8Middle215 students

Kingfisher Junior High School

KINGFISHER

Kingfisher, 73750 / Rural: Fringe

Record7–8Middle213 students

CASHION HS

CASHION

Cashion, 73016 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High198 students

HERITAGE ELEMENTARY

KINGFISHER

Kingfisher, 73750 / Town: Distant

Record2–3Primary182 students

LOMEGA ES

LOMEGA

Loyal, 73756 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–8Primary146 students

DOVER ES

DOVER

Dover, 73734 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary119 students

OKARCHE JHS

OKARCHE

Okarche, 73762 / Rural: Distant

Record7–9Middle113 students

OKARCHE HS

OKARCHE

Okarche, 73762 / Rural: Distant

Record10–12High87 students

LOMEGA HS

LOMEGA

Omega, 73764 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High69 students

DOVER HS

DOVER

Dover, 73734 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High52 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,874

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 Kingfisher County?
Kingfisher County has a school score of 62/100, 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 Kingfisher County?
The high school graduation rate in Kingfisher County is 91.9%, 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 Kingfisher County spend per student?
Kingfisher County spends $7,874 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 Kingfisher County, Oklahoma — FAQ

How do schools in Kingfisher County perform academically?

The county boasts an impressive 91.9% graduation rate, far exceeding both the Oklahoma and national averages. This performance is backed by a robust per-pupil expenditure of $7,874, well above the state median.

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

The Kingfisher district serves 1,334 students, while Hennessey and Cashion districts also manage significant enrollments. There are no charter schools in the county, maintaining a strong focus on traditional district excellence.

What is the school experience like in Kingfisher County?

Fifteen of the county's 18 schools are in rural settings, with an average school size of 207 students. KINGFISHER HS is the largest school with 386 students, emphasizing the county's commitment to smaller, focused learning environments.

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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.