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Osage County Schools & Education

School Score

21/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

84.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

84.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 84.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,326

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,520

School Score

21/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 28/100

State Score Position

#49

of 77 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Osage County

Measured School Summary

Osage County faces educational challenges with a school score of 21/100 and a graduation rate of 84.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $6,326 per pupil, Osage County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 24% below the Oklahoma average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Osage 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

33 public schools and 12 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

21/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #49 of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data.

Completion

84.0%

0.3 pts below the state average

Funding context

$6,326

$194 below the state average

School coverage

33

12 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

Osage County has 33 public schools across 12 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 Osage 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

Osage 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

#49

of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data. The county score is 7 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.

PAWHUSKA

Elementary to high school visible

696 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

HOMINY

Elementary to high school visible

532 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

BARNSDALL

Elementary to high school visible

435 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

WOODLAND

Elementary to high school visible

381 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

HOMINY 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 Osage County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Osage 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 Osage 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 Vast Network of Rural and Town Schools

Osage County maintains 33 public schools across 12 distinct districts, serving a total enrollment of 6,396 students. The infrastructure consists of 17 elementary, 7 middle, and 9 high schools that span the county's large geographic footprint. Most education occurs in rural or small-town settings, providing a localized learning experience for the region.

Spotlighting Pawhuska and Skiatook Districts

The Pawhuska district leads local enrollment with 696 students across four schools, while Hominy serves 532 students. Notably, Skiatook High School stands as the county's largest individual institution with 682 students enrolled. There are currently no charter schools operating within the county, meaning education is managed entirely through traditional public districts.

Intimate Classrooms in a Rural Setting

With 18 schools classified as rural and 12 as town-based, the county offers a quiet, community-focused educational environment. Schools here are relatively small, averaging 194 students per campus compared to larger suburban counties. While Skiatook High is the largest, many smaller rural schools offer significantly more personalized attention.

School Overview

Total Schools

33

in Osage County

Reported Enrollment

6,396

33 schools reporting

School Districts

12

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary17
Middle7
High9
Other0

12 School Districts in Osage County

PAWHUSKA

4 schools
696 students

HOMINY

4 schools
532 students

BARNSDALL

3 schools
435 students

WOODLAND

3 schools
381 students

MCCORD

1 school
313 students

PRUE

2 schools
297 students

ANDERSON

1 school
268 students

SHIDLER

3 schools
209 students

OSAGE HILLS

1 school
167 students

WYNONA

2 schools
125 students

33 Public Schools in Osage 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 33 matching schools

SKIATOOK HS

SKIATOOK

Skiatook, 74070 / Town: Fringe

Record9–12High682 students

NEWMAN MS

SKIATOOK

Skiatook, 74070 / Town: Fringe

Record6–8Middle508 students

CENTRAL HS

TULSA

Tulsa, 74127 / City: Large

Record9–12High414 students

SKIATOOK ES

SKIATOOK

Skiatook, 74070 / Town: Fringe

Record2–3Primary320 students

SKIATOOK INTERMEDIATE ES

SKIATOOK

Skiatook, 74070 / Town: Fringe

Record4–5Primary315 students

MCCORD PUBLIC SCHOOL

MCCORD

Ponca City, 74604 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–6Primary313 students

GREENWOOD LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

TULSA

Tulsa, 74127 / City: Large

RecordPK–5Primary312 students

CENTRAL MS

TULSA

Tulsa, 74127 / City: Large

Record6–8Middle293 students

ANDERSON PUBLIC SCHOOL

ANDERSON

Sand Springs, 74063 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–8Primary268 students

PAWHUSKA HS

PAWHUSKA

Pawhuska, 74056 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High219 students

PRUE ES

PRUE

Prue, 74060 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary211 students

BARNSDALL ES

BARNSDALL

Barnsdall, 74002 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary207 students

HORACE MANN ES

HOMINY

Hominy, 74035 / Town: Distant

Record1–5Primary195 students

WOODLAND ES

WOODLAND

Fairfax, 74637 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary180 students

INDIAN CAMP ES

PAWHUSKA

Pawhuska, 74056 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–2Primary172 students

OSAGE HILLS PUBLIC SCHOOL

OSAGE HILLS

Bartlesville, 74003 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary167 students

HOMINY HS

HOMINY

Hominy, 74035 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High154 students

PAWHUSKA ES

PAWHUSKA

Pawhuska, 74056 / Town: Distant

Record3–5Primary153 students

PAWHUSKA MS

PAWHUSKA

Pawhuska, 74056 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle152 students

BARNSDALL HS

BARNSDALL

Barnsdall, 74002 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High133 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,326

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 Osage County?
Osage County has a school score of 21/100, 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 Osage County?
The high school graduation rate in Osage County is 84.0%, 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 Osage County spend per student?
Osage County spends $6,326 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 Osage County, Oklahoma — FAQ

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

Osage County maintains 33 public schools across 12 distinct districts, serving a total enrollment of 6,396 students. The infrastructure consists of 17 elementary, 7 middle, and 9 high schools that span the county's large geographic footprint. Most education occurs in rural or small-town settings, providing a localized learning experience for the region.

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

The Pawhuska district leads local enrollment with 696 students across four schools, while Hominy serves 532 students. Notably, Skiatook High School stands as the county's largest individual institution with 682 students enrolled. There are currently no charter schools operating within the county, meaning education is managed entirely through traditional public districts.

What is the school experience like in Osage County?

With 18 schools classified as rural and 12 as town-based, the county offers a quiet, community-focused educational environment. Schools here are relatively small, averaging 194 students per campus compared to larger suburban counties. While Skiatook High is the largest, many smaller rural schools offer significantly more personalized attention.

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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.