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Lincoln County Schools & Education

School Score

27/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

87.4%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

87.4%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 84.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,189

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,520

School Score

27/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 28/100

State Score Position

#33

of 77 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Lincoln County

Measured School Summary

Lincoln County faces educational challenges with a school score of 27/100 and a graduation rate of 87.4%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $6,189 per pupil, Lincoln County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 2% below the Oklahoma average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Lincoln 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

24 public schools and 9 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

27/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #33 of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data.

Completion

87.4%

3.1 pts above the state average

Funding context

$6,189

$331 below the state average

School coverage

24

9 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

Lincoln County has 24 public schools across 9 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 Lincoln 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

Lincoln 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

#33

of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with 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.

CHANDLER

Elementary to high school visible

1,120 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

PRAGUE

Elementary to high school visible

1,070 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

STROUD

Elementary to high school visible

832 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

MEEKER

Elementary to high school visible

713 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

CHANDLER is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Lincoln County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 Broad Network of Nine Local Districts

Lincoln County supports 5,308 students through an infrastructure of 24 public schools managed by nine different districts. The network is well-distributed, featuring 10 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 8 high schools to serve the region's youth.

Chandler and Meeker Lead District Enrollment

Chandler is the largest district in the county, enrolling 1,120 students across 4 schools. There are currently no charter schools in Lincoln County, as education remains centered around traditional community districts like Meeker and Agra.

Small-Town Learning in a Rural Setting

With 20 schools in rural locales and 4 in towns, the average school size is just 221 students. Prague ES is the largest campus with 534 students, while Chandler HS serves as a central hub with 335 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

24

in Lincoln County

Reported Enrollment

5,308

24 schools reporting

School Districts

9

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary10
Middle6
High8
Other0

9 School Districts in Lincoln County

CHANDLER

4 schools
1,120 students

PRAGUE

3 schools
1,070 students

STROUD

3 schools
832 students

MEEKER

3 schools
713 students

WELLSTON

3 schools
514 students

DAVENPORT

2 schools
375 students

AGRA

3 schools
325 students

CARNEY

2 schools
216 students

WHITE ROCK

1 school
143 students

24 Public Schools in Lincoln 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 20 of 24 matching schools

PRAGUE ES

PRAGUE

Prague, 74864 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary534 students

PARKVIEW ES

STROUD

Stroud, 74079 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary415 students

MEEKER ES

MEEKER

Meeker, 74855 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary342 students

CHANDLER HS

CHANDLER

Chandler, 74834 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High335 students

PRAGUE HS

PRAGUE

Prague, 74864 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High321 students

PARK ROAD ES

CHANDLER

Chandler, 74834 / Town: Distant

Record3–6Primary313 students

EAST SIDE ES

CHANDLER

Chandler, 74834 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–2Primary312 students

DAVENPORT ES

DAVENPORT

Davenport, 74026 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary276 students

WELLSTON ES

WELLSTON

Wellston, 74881 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary259 students

STROUD HS

STROUD

Stroud, 74079 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High222 students

PRAGUE MS

PRAGUE

Prague, 74864 / Rural: Remote

Record6–8Middle215 students

MEEKER HS

MEEKER

Meeker, 74855 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High209 students

AGRA ES

AGRA

Agra, 74824 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary198 students

STROUD MS

STROUD

Stroud, 74079 / Rural: Remote

Record6–8Middle195 students

CARNEY ES

CARNEY

Carney, 74832 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary163 students

MEEKER MS

MEEKER

Meeker, 74855 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle162 students

CHANDLER JHS

CHANDLER

Chandler, 74834 / Town: Distant

Record7–8Middle160 students

WHITE ROCK PUBLIC SCHOOL

WHITE ROCK

McLoud, 74851 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary143 students

WELLSTON HS

WELLSTON

Wellston, 74881 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High129 students

WELLSTON MS

WELLSTON

Wellston, 74881 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle126 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,189

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 Lincoln County?
Lincoln County has a school score of 27/100, which is a lower 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 Lincoln County?
The high school graduation rate in Lincoln County is 87.4%, which is below 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 Lincoln County spend per student?
Lincoln County spends $6,189 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 Lincoln County, Oklahoma — FAQ

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

Lincoln County supports 5,308 students through an infrastructure of 24 public schools managed by nine different districts. The network is well-distributed, featuring 10 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 8 high schools to serve the region's youth.

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

Chandler is the largest district in the county, enrolling 1,120 students across 4 schools. There are currently no charter schools in Lincoln County, as education remains centered around traditional community districts like Meeker and Agra.

What is the school experience like in Lincoln County?

With 20 schools in rural locales and 4 in towns, the average school size is just 221 students. Prague ES is the largest campus with 534 students, while Chandler HS serves as a central hub with 335 students.

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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.