Osage County Schools & Education
Osage County, Oklahoma
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool 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.
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
4 listed schools in this county slice.
HOMINY
Elementary to high school visible
532 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
BARNSDALL
Elementary to high school visible
435 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
WOODLAND
Elementary to high school visible
381 students
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
12 School Districts in Osage County
PAWHUSKA
HOMINY
BARNSDALL
WOODLAND
MCCORD
PRUE
ANDERSON
SHIDLER
OSAGE HILLS
WYNONA
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 dataLevel
Showing 20 of 33 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKIATOOK HS | Record | SKIATOOK | Skiatook, 74070Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 682 |
| NEWMAN MS | Record | SKIATOOK | Skiatook, 74070Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 508 |
| CENTRAL HS | Record | TULSA | Tulsa, 74127City: Large | 9–12 | High | 414 |
| SKIATOOK ES | Record | SKIATOOK | Skiatook, 74070Town: Fringe | 2–3 | Primary | 320 |
| SKIATOOK INTERMEDIATE ES | Record | SKIATOOK | Skiatook, 74070Town: Fringe | 4–5 | Primary | 315 |
| MCCORD PUBLIC SCHOOL | Record | MCCORD | Ponca City, 74604Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 313 |
| GREENWOOD LEADERSHIP ACADEMY | Record | TULSA | Tulsa, 74127City: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 312 |
| CENTRAL MS | Record | TULSA | Tulsa, 74127City: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 293 |
| ANDERSON PUBLIC SCHOOL | Record | ANDERSON | Sand Springs, 74063Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 268 |
| PAWHUSKA HS | Record | PAWHUSKA | Pawhuska, 74056Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 219 |
| PRUE ES | Record | PRUE | Prue, 74060Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 211 |
| BARNSDALL ES | Record | BARNSDALL | Barnsdall, 74002Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 207 |
| HORACE MANN ES | Record | HOMINY | Hominy, 74035Town: Distant | 1–5 | Primary | 195 |
| WOODLAND ES | Record | WOODLAND | Fairfax, 74637Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 180 |
| INDIAN CAMP ES | Record | PAWHUSKA | Pawhuska, 74056Rural: Fringe | PK–2 | Primary | 172 |
| OSAGE HILLS PUBLIC SCHOOL | Record | OSAGE HILLS | Bartlesville, 74003Town: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 167 |
| HOMINY HS | Record | HOMINY | Hominy, 74035Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 154 |
| PAWHUSKA ES | Record | PAWHUSKA | Pawhuska, 74056Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 153 |
| PAWHUSKA MS | Record | PAWHUSKA | Pawhuska, 74056Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 152 |
| BARNSDALL HS | Record | BARNSDALL | Barnsdall, 74002Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 133 |
OSAGE HILLS PUBLIC SCHOOL
OSAGE HILLS
Bartlesville, 74003 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,326
State avg $6,520
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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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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.