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Kiowa County Schools & Education

School Score

54/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

92.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

92.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 84.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,087

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,520

School Score

54/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 28/100

State Score Position

#5

of 77 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Kiowa County

Measured School Summary

Kiowa County performs at an average level with a school score of 54/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.

Funding Context

At $7,087 per pupil, Kiowa County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 93% above the Oklahoma average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 7.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Kiowa 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

10 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

54/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #5 of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data.

Completion

92.0%

7.7 pts above the state average

Funding context

$7,087

$567 above the state average

School coverage

10

4 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

Kiowa County has 10 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.

Parent decision brief

What Kiowa 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

Kiowa 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

#5

of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data. The county score is 26 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.

HOBART

Elementary to high school visible

726 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

SNYDER

Elementary to high school visible

445 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

MOUNTAIN VIEW-GOTEBO

Elementary and high visible

268 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

LONE WOLF

Elementary and high visible

109 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

HOBART 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 Kiowa County?

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

Four Districts Supporting Kiowa County Students

Kiowa County maintains 10 public schools across four districts, providing education for 1,548 total students. The infrastructure includes four elementary, two middle, and four high schools.

Exceeding National Graduation Benchmarks

Kiowa County excels with a 92.0% graduation rate, significantly higher than the national average of 87.0%. School funding stands at $7,087 per pupil, which is notably higher than the state average of $6,520.

Hobart District Leads Local Education

Hobart is the largest district, serving 726 students across its three schools. Other local options include Snyder and Lone Wolf districts, with zero charter schools currently operating in the county.

Small Classes in Town and Country

Seven rural schools and three town-based schools create an average enrollment of 155 students per campus. HOBART ES is the largest facility with 366 students, ensuring students receive personalized attention throughout their schooling.

School Overview

Total Schools

10

in Kiowa County

Reported Enrollment

1,548

10 schools reporting

School Districts

4

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary4
Middle2
High4
Other0

4 School Districts in Kiowa County

HOBART

3 schools
726 students

SNYDER

3 schools
445 students

MOUNTAIN VIEW-GOTEBO

2 schools
268 students

LONE WOLF

2 schools
109 students

10 Public Schools in Kiowa 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 10 of 10 matching schools

HOBART ES

HOBART

Hobart, 73651 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary366 students

MOUNTAIN VIEW-GOTEBO ES

MOUNTAIN VIEW-GOTEBO

Mountain View, 73062 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–8Primary202 students

HOBART HS

HOBART

Hobart, 73651 / Town: Remote

Record9–12High197 students

SNYDER ES

SNYDER

Snyder, 73566 / Rural: Distant

Record3–8Middle172 students

HOBART MS

HOBART

Hobart, 73651 / Town: Remote

Record6–8Middle163 students

JOHN D MOELLER ES

SNYDER

Snyder, 73566 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–2Primary140 students

SNYDER HS

SNYDER

Snyder, 73566 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High133 students

LONE WOLF ES

LONE WOLF

Lone Wolf, 73655 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary71 students

MOUNTAIN VIEW-GOTEBO HS

MOUNTAIN VIEW-GOTEBO

Mountain View, 73062 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High66 students

LONE WOLF HS

LONE WOLF

Lone Wolf, 73655 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High38 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,087

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 Kiowa County?
Kiowa County has a school score of 54/100, 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 Kiowa County?
The high school graduation rate in Kiowa County is 92.0%, 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 Kiowa County spend per student?
Kiowa County spends $7,087 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 Kiowa County, Oklahoma — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Kiowa County, Oklahoma?

Kiowa County maintains 10 public schools across four districts, providing education for 1,548 total students. The infrastructure includes four elementary, two middle, and four high schools.

How do schools in Kiowa County perform academically?

Kiowa County excels with a 92.0% graduation rate, significantly higher than the national average of 87.0%. School funding stands at $7,087 per pupil, which is notably higher than the state average of $6,520.

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

Hobart is the largest district, serving 726 students across its three schools. Other local options include Snyder and Lone Wolf districts, with zero charter schools currently operating in the county.

What is the school experience like in Kiowa County?

Seven rural schools and three town-based schools create an average enrollment of 155 students per campus. HOBART ES is the largest facility with 366 students, ensuring students receive personalized attention throughout their schooling.

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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.