McCurtain County Schools & Education
McCurtain County, Oklahoma
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
25/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
84.6%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
84.6%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 84.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,583
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,520
School Score
25/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 28/100
State Score Position
#38
of 77 counties by score
Education Data Brief: McCurtain County
Measured School Summary
McCurtain County faces educational challenges with a school score of 25/100 and a graduation rate of 84.6%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,583 per pupil, McCurtain County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 10% below the Oklahoma average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read McCurtain 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
29 public schools and 13 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
25/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #38 of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data.
Completion
84.6%
0.3 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,583
$63 above the state average
School coverage
29
13 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
McCurtain County has 29 public schools across 13 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 McCurtain 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
McCurtain 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
#38
of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data. The county score is 3 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.
BROKEN BOW
Elementary to high school visible
1,583 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
IDABEL
Elementary to high school visible
1,227 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
VALLIANT
Elementary to high school visible
930 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
HAWORTH
Elementary to high school visible
484 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
BROKEN BOW 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 McCurtain County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different McCurtain 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 McCurtain 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.
Extensive School Network Across McCurtain
McCurtain County features 29 public schools, the highest number in this region, serving 6,525 students across 13 districts. This broad infrastructure includes 15 elementary, 6 middle, and 8 high schools.
Broken Bow and Idabel Lead the Way
Broken Bow is the largest district with 1,583 students, while Idabel follows with 1,227 students. Traditional education is the exclusive model here, as 0% of the 29 schools are charter-based.
Small Schools Spanning a Rural Expanse
Most schools are rural (21) with an average size of 225 students, ensuring personal attention. Broken Bow HS is the largest campus with 609 students, while many other students attend smaller primary schools like Lukfata.
School Overview
Total Schools
29
in McCurtain County
Reported Enrollment
6,525
29 schools reporting
School Districts
13
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
13 School Districts in McCurtain County
BROKEN BOW
IDABEL
VALLIANT
HAWORTH
WRIGHT CITY
LUKFATA
DENISON
SMITHVILLE
HOLLY CREEK
BATTIEST
29 Public Schools in McCurtain 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 29 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BROKEN BOW HS | Record | BROKEN BOW | Broken Bow, 74728Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 609 |
| VALLIANT ES | Record | VALLIANT | Valliant, 74764Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 449 |
| LUKFATA PUBLIC SCHOOL | Record | LUKFATA | Broken Bow, 74728Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 382 |
| IDABEL HS | Record | IDABEL | Idabel, 74745Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 381 |
| DIERKS ES | Record | BROKEN BOW | Broken Bow, 74728Town: Remote | PK–2 | Primary | 365 |
| CENTRAL ES | Record | IDABEL | Idabel, 74745Town: Remote | 2–5 | Primary | 330 |
| DENISON PUBLIC SCHOOL | Record | DENISON | Idabel, 74745Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 326 |
| RECTOR JOHNSON MS | Record | BROKEN BOW | Broken Bow, 74728Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 324 |
| BENNETT ES | Record | BROKEN BOW | Broken Bow, 74728Town: Remote | 3–5 | Primary | 285 |
| VALLIANT HS | Record | VALLIANT | Valliant, 74764Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 281 |
| IDABEL PRIMARY SOUTH ES | Record | IDABEL | Idabel, 74745Town: Remote | PK–1 | Primary | 263 |
| WRIGHT CITY ES | Record | WRIGHT CITY | Wright City, 74766Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 263 |
| IDABEL MS | Record | IDABEL | Idabel, 74745Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 253 |
| HOLLY CREEK PUBLIC SCHOOL | Record | HOLLY CREEK | Broken Bow, 74728Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 230 |
| HAWORTH ES | Record | HAWORTH | Haworth, 74740Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 212 |
| VALLIANT MS | Record | VALLIANT | Valliant, 74764Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 200 |
| HAWORTH HS | Record | HAWORTH | Haworth, 74740Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 161 |
| BATTIEST ES | Record | BATTIEST | Battiest, 74722Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 153 |
| FOREST GROVE PUBLIC SCHOOL | Record | FOREST GROVE | Garvin, 74736Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 148 |
| SMITHVILLE ES | Record | SMITHVILLE | Smithville, 74957Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 137 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,583
State avg $6,520
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Schools in McCurtain County, Oklahoma — FAQ
What does the school system look like in McCurtain County, Oklahoma?
McCurtain County features 29 public schools, the highest number in this region, serving 6,525 students across 13 districts. This broad infrastructure includes 15 elementary, 6 middle, and 8 high schools.
What are the major school districts in McCurtain County, Oklahoma?
Broken Bow is the largest district with 1,583 students, while Idabel follows with 1,227 students. Traditional education is the exclusive model here, as 0% of the 29 schools are charter-based.
What is the school experience like in McCurtain County?
Most schools are rural (21) with an average size of 225 students, ensuring personal attention. Broken Bow HS is the largest campus with 609 students, while many other students attend smaller primary schools like Lukfata.
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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.