Lincoln County Schools & Education
Lincoln County, Oklahoma
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool 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.
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
4 listed schools in this county slice.
PRAGUE
Elementary to high school visible
1,070 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
STROUD
Elementary to high school visible
832 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
MEEKER
Elementary to high school visible
713 students
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
9 School Districts in Lincoln County
CHANDLER
PRAGUE
STROUD
MEEKER
WELLSTON
DAVENPORT
AGRA
CARNEY
WHITE ROCK
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 dataLevel
Showing 20 of 24 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRAGUE ES | Record | PRAGUE | Prague, 74864Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 534 |
| PARKVIEW ES | Record | STROUD | Stroud, 74079Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 415 |
| MEEKER ES | Record | MEEKER | Meeker, 74855Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 342 |
| CHANDLER HS | Record | CHANDLER | Chandler, 74834Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 335 |
| PRAGUE HS | Record | PRAGUE | Prague, 74864Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 321 |
| PARK ROAD ES | Record | CHANDLER | Chandler, 74834Town: Distant | 3–6 | Primary | 313 |
| EAST SIDE ES | Record | CHANDLER | Chandler, 74834Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 312 |
| DAVENPORT ES | Record | DAVENPORT | Davenport, 74026Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 276 |
| WELLSTON ES | Record | WELLSTON | Wellston, 74881Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 259 |
| STROUD HS | Record | STROUD | Stroud, 74079Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 222 |
| PRAGUE MS | Record | PRAGUE | Prague, 74864Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 215 |
| MEEKER HS | Record | MEEKER | Meeker, 74855Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 209 |
| AGRA ES | Record | AGRA | Agra, 74824Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 198 |
| STROUD MS | Record | STROUD | Stroud, 74079Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 195 |
| CARNEY ES | Record | CARNEY | Carney, 74832Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 163 |
| MEEKER MS | Record | MEEKER | Meeker, 74855Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 162 |
| CHANDLER JHS | Record | CHANDLER | Chandler, 74834Town: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 160 |
| WHITE ROCK PUBLIC SCHOOL | Record | WHITE ROCK | McLoud, 74851Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 143 |
| WELLSTON HS | Record | WELLSTON | Wellston, 74881Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 129 |
| WELLSTON MS | Record | WELLSTON | Wellston, 74881Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 126 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,189
State avg $6,520
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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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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.