Le Flore County Schools & Education
Le Flore County, Oklahoma
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
13/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
77.6%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
77.6%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 84.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,209
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,520
School Score
13/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 28/100
State Score Position
#68
of 77 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Le Flore County
Measured School Summary
Le Flore County faces educational challenges with a school score of 13/100 and a graduation rate of 77.6%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,209 per pupil, Le Flore County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 52% below the Oklahoma average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 6.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Le Flore 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
38 public schools and 17 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
13/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #68 of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data.
Completion
77.6%
6.7 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,209
$311 below the state average
School coverage
38
17 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
Le Flore County has 38 public schools across 17 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 Le Flore 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
Le Flore 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
#68
of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data. The county score is 15 points below 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.
POTEAU
Elementary to high school visible
2,182 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
SPIRO
Elementary to high school visible
1,063 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
HEAVENER
Elementary and high visible
887 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
POCOLA
Elementary to high school visible
747 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
POTEAU 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 Le Flore County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Le Flore 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 Le Flore 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.
A Large-Scale System with 17 Districts
Le Flore County features a massive infrastructure of 38 schools across 17 districts to support 9,230 students. This includes 18 elementary, seven middle, and 13 high schools.
Academic Performance Across the County
The county reports a 77.6% graduation rate, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average. Per-pupil expenditure of $6,209 stays relatively close to the state benchmark of $6,520.
Poteau and Panama Lead the Districts
Poteau is the largest district with 2,182 students, while Panama and Arkoma also serve significant numbers. There are zero charter schools in Le Flore County, with all 38 institutions operating as traditional public schools.
A Mix of Rural, Suburb, and Town Life
The county offers a rare locale mix including 25 rural, 10 town, and 3 suburban schools. POTEAU HS is the largest facility with 636 students, though the average school size remains small at 243 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
38
in Le Flore County
Reported Enrollment
9,230
38 schools reporting
School Districts
17
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
17 School Districts in Le Flore County
POTEAU
SPIRO
HEAVENER
POCOLA
PANAMA
HOWE
TALIHINA
WISTER
ARKOMA
CAMERON
38 Public Schools in Le Flore 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 20 of 38 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POTEAU HS | Record | POTEAU | Poteau, 74953Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 636 |
| HEAVENER ES | Record | HEAVENER | Heavener, 74937Town: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 577 |
| SPIRO ES | Record | SPIRO | Spiro, 74959Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 571 |
| POTEAU UPPER ES | Record | POTEAU | Poteau, 74953Town: Distant | 2–4 | Primary | 471 |
| HOWE ES | Record | HOWE | Howe, 74940Town: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 464 |
| POTEAU PRIMARY ES | Record | POTEAU | Poteau, 74953Town: Distant | PK–1 | Primary | 433 |
| PANAMA ES | Record | PANAMA | Panama, 74951Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 428 |
| POCOLA ES | Record | POCOLA | Pocola, 74902Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 385 |
| 7TH AND 8TH GRADE ACADEMIC CTR | Record | POTEAU | Poteau, 74953Town: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 362 |
| WISTER ES | Record | WISTER | Wister, 74966Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 335 |
| HEAVENER HS | Record | HEAVENER | Heavener, 74937Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 310 |
| SPIRO HS | Record | SPIRO | Spiro, 74959Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 290 |
| TALIHINA ES | Record | TALIHINA | Talihina, 74571Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 282 |
| PANSY KIDD MS | Record | POTEAU | Poteau, 74953Town: Distant | 5–6 | Middle | 280 |
| HODGEN PUBLIC SCHOOL | Record | HODGEN | Hodgen, 74939Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 271 |
| HOWE HS | Record | HOWE | Howe, 74940Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 226 |
| CAMERON ES | Record | CAMERON | Cameron, 74932Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 220 |
| POCOLA HS | Record | POCOLA | Pocola, 74902Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 207 |
| SPIRO MS | Record | SPIRO | Spiro, 74959Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 202 |
| PANAMA HS | Record | PANAMA | Panama, 74951Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 198 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,209
State avg $6,520
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Schools in Le Flore County, Oklahoma — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Le Flore County, Oklahoma?
Le Flore County features a massive infrastructure of 38 schools across 17 districts to support 9,230 students. This includes 18 elementary, seven middle, and 13 high schools.
How do schools in Le Flore County perform academically?
The county reports a 77.6% graduation rate, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average. Per-pupil expenditure of $6,209 stays relatively close to the state benchmark of $6,520.
What are the major school districts in Le Flore County, Oklahoma?
Poteau is the largest district with 2,182 students, while Panama and Arkoma also serve significant numbers. There are zero charter schools in Le Flore County, with all 38 institutions operating as traditional public schools.
What is the school experience like in Le Flore County?
The county offers a rare locale mix including 25 rural, 10 town, and 3 suburban schools. POTEAU HS is the largest facility with 636 students, though the average school size remains small at 243 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.