Ottawa County Schools & Education
Ottawa County, Oklahoma
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
17/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
80.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
80.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 84.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,409
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,520
School Score
17/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 28/100
State Score Position
#58
of 77 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Ottawa County
Measured School Summary
Ottawa County faces educational challenges with a school score of 17/100 and a graduation rate of 80.3%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,409 per pupil, Ottawa County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 38% below the Oklahoma average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 4.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Ottawa 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
21 public schools and 7 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
17/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #58 of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data.
Completion
80.3%
4.0 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,409
$111 below the state average
School coverage
21
7 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
Ottawa County has 21 public schools across 7 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 Ottawa 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
Ottawa 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
#58
of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data. The county score is 11 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.
MIAMI
Elementary to high school visible
2,201 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
COMMERCE
Elementary to high school visible
883 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
WYANDOTTE
Elementary to high school visible
740 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
QUAPAW
Elementary to high school visible
607 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
MIAMI is the largest listed district slice, with 6 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 Ottawa County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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.
Serving Seven Districts in Northeast Oklahoma
Ottawa County supports 21 public schools including 9 elementary, 6 middle, and 6 high schools. Seven districts manage the education of 5,587 total students across the county. The landscape is split between town-based centers and rural campuses, ensuring accessibility for all residents.
Miami District Anchors the County
The Miami school district is the county's largest by far, enrolling 2,201 students across six separate schools. Other major districts include Commerce with 883 students and Fairland with 574. No charter schools currently operate in Ottawa County, focusing all resources on the seven traditional districts.
Mid-Sized Schools with Town Appeal
Schools in Ottawa County average 266 students, offering a balance between rural intimacy and town-center resources. Miami Junior High is the largest single facility with 529 students, while Alexander Elementary in Commerce serves 445. The mix of 12 rural and 9 town schools creates a diverse range of campus environments for local families.
School Overview
Total Schools
21
in Ottawa County
Reported Enrollment
5,587
21 schools reporting
School Districts
7
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
7 School Districts in Ottawa County
MIAMI
COMMERCE
WYANDOTTE
QUAPAW
FAIRLAND
AFTON
TURKEY FORD
21 Public Schools in Ottawa 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 21 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIAMI JR HS | Record | MIAMI | Miami, 74354Town: Distant | 7–9 | Middle | 529 |
| NICHOLS UPPER ES | Record | MIAMI | Miami, 74354Town: Distant | 4–6 | Middle | 447 |
| ALEXANDER ES | Record | COMMERCE | COMMERCE, 74339Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 445 |
| MIAMI HS | Record | MIAMI | Miami, 74354Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 438 |
| WYANDOTTE ES | Record | WYANDOTTE | Wyandotte, 74370Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 353 |
| AFTON ES | Record | AFTON | Afton, 74331Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 305 |
| QUAPAW ES | Record | QUAPAW | Quapaw, 74363Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 298 |
| WILSON ES | Record | MIAMI | Miami, 74354Town: Distant | PK–KG | Primary | 279 |
| FAIRLAND ES | Record | FAIRLAND | Fairland, 74343Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 262 |
| COMMERCE HS | Record | COMMERCE | COMMERCE, 74339Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 257 |
| WASHINGTON ES | Record | MIAMI | Miami, 74354Town: Distant | 1–3 | Primary | 256 |
| ROOSEVELT ES | Record | MIAMI | Miami, 74354Town: Distant | 1–3 | Primary | 252 |
| WYANDOTTE HS | Record | WYANDOTTE | Wyandotte, 74370Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 209 |
| COMMERCE MS | Record | COMMERCE | COMMERCE, 74339Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 181 |
| FAIRLAND HS | Record | FAIRLAND | Fairland, 74343Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 179 |
| WYANDOTTE MS | Record | WYANDOTTE | Wyandotte, 74370Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 178 |
| QUAPAW HS | Record | QUAPAW | Quapaw, 74363Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 175 |
| AFTON HS | Record | AFTON | Afton, 74331Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 172 |
| QUAPAW MS | Record | QUAPAW | Quapaw, 74363Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 134 |
| FAIRLAND MS | Record | FAIRLAND | Fairland, 74343Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 133 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,409
State avg $6,520
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Schools in Ottawa County, Oklahoma — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Ottawa County, Oklahoma?
Ottawa County supports 21 public schools including 9 elementary, 6 middle, and 6 high schools. Seven districts manage the education of 5,587 total students across the county. The landscape is split between town-based centers and rural campuses, ensuring accessibility for all residents.
What are the major school districts in Ottawa County, Oklahoma?
The Miami school district is the county's largest by far, enrolling 2,201 students across six separate schools. Other major districts include Commerce with 883 students and Fairland with 574. No charter schools currently operate in Ottawa County, focusing all resources on the seven traditional districts.
What is the school experience like in Ottawa County?
Schools in Ottawa County average 266 students, offering a balance between rural intimacy and town-center resources. Miami Junior High is the largest single facility with 529 students, while Alexander Elementary in Commerce serves 445. The mix of 12 rural and 9 town schools creates a diverse range of campus environments for local families.
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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.