Pittsburg County Schools & Education
Pittsburg County, Oklahoma
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
18/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
82.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
82.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 84.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,250
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,520
School Score
18/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 28/100
State Score Position
#57
of 77 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Pittsburg County
Measured School Summary
Pittsburg County faces educational challenges with a school score of 18/100 and a graduation rate of 82.3%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,250 per pupil, Pittsburg County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 36% below the Oklahoma average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Pittsburg 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
32 public schools and 15 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
18/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #57 of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data.
Completion
82.3%
2.0 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,250
$270 below the state average
School coverage
32
15 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
Pittsburg County has 32 public schools across 15 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 Pittsburg 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
Pittsburg 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
#57
of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data. The county score is 10 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.
MCALESTER
Elementary to high school visible
2,956 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
HARTSHORNE
Elementary to high school visible
708 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
KREBS
Elementary school only in this slice
494 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
CANADIAN
Elementary and high visible
450 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
MCALESTER is the largest listed district slice, with 8 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 Pittsburg County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Pittsburg County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Pittsburg 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 Widespread and Multi-District System
Pittsburg County features a diverse educational landscape with 32 public schools spread across 15 separate districts. This system serves 7,414 students through 18 elementary, 3 middle, and 10 high schools. The high number of districts relative to enrollment highlights a commitment to keeping education localized in rural communities.
McAlester Schools Lead the Way
The McAlester school district is the largest in the county, managing 8 schools and serving 2,956 students. Other notable districts include Hartshorne and Canadian, which serve 708 and 450 students respectively. The county also hosts one charter school, offering a small alternative to the traditional public school model.
Small Schools with a Rural Heartland Feel
Education in Pittsburg County is predominantly rural, with 20 schools in rural locales and 12 in towns. The average school size is a manageable 232 students, though McAlester High School remains a major center with 957 students. This mix allows families to choose between the resources of a larger town school and the intimacy of rural campuses like Krebs Public School.
School Overview
Total Schools
32
in Pittsburg County
Reported Enrollment
7,414
32 schools reporting
School Districts
15
districts
Charter Schools
1
3% of total
School Level Breakdown
15 School Districts in Pittsburg County
MCALESTER
HARTSHORNE
KREBS
CANADIAN
QUINTON
FRINK-CHAMBERS
SAVANNA
CROWDER
HAILEYVILLE
INDIANOLA
32 Public Schools in Pittsburg County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 32 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCALESTER HS | Profile | MCALESTER | McAlester, 74502Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 957 |
| KREBS PUBLIC SCHOOL | Record | KREBS | Krebs, 74554Town: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 494 |
| PUTERBAUGH MS | Record | MCALESTER | McAlester, 74502Town: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 439 |
| PARKER INTERMEDIATE CTR | Record | MCALESTER | McAlester, 74502Town: Remote | 5–6 | Middle | 411 |
| WILL ROGERS ES | Record | MCALESTER | McAlester, 74502Town: Remote | 1–4 | Primary | 410 |
| FRINK-CHAMBERS PUBLIC SCHOOL | Record | FRINK-CHAMBERS | McAlester, 74501Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 389 |
| HARTSHORNE ES | Record | HARTSHORNE | Hartshorne, 74547Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 327 |
| CANADIAN ES | Record | CANADIAN | Canadian, 74425Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 308 |
| QUINTON ES | Record | QUINTON | Quinton, 74561Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 277 |
| CROWDER ES | Record | CROWDER | CROWDER, 74430Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 233 |
| HAILEYVILLE ES | Record | HAILEYVILLE | Haileyville, 74546Town: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 228 |
| EMERSON ES | Record | MCALESTER | McAlester, 74502Town: Remote | 1–4 | Primary | 217 |
| SAVANNA ES | Record | SAVANNA | Savanna, 74565Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 217 |
| HARTSHORNE HS | Record | HARTSHORNE | Hartshorne, 74547Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 216 |
| KIOWA ES | Record | KIOWA | Kiowa, 74553Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 202 |
| WILLIAM GAY EC CTR | Record | MCALESTER | McAlester, 74502Town: Remote | KG | Primary | 186 |
| INDIANOLA ES | Record | INDIANOLA | Indianola, 74442Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 184 |
| EDMOND DOYLE ES | Record | MCALESTER | McAlester, 74502Town: Remote | 1–4 | Primary | 168 |
| JEFFERSON EC CTR | Record | MCALESTER | McAlester, 74502Town: Remote | PK | Other | 168 |
| HARTSHORNE MS | Record | HARTSHORNE | Hartshorne, 74547Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 165 |
MCALESTER HS
MCALESTER
McAlester, 74502 / Town: Remote
FRINK-CHAMBERS PUBLIC SCHOOL
FRINK-CHAMBERS
McAlester, 74501 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,250
State avg $6,520
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Schools in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma?
Pittsburg County features a diverse educational landscape with 32 public schools spread across 15 separate districts. This system serves 7,414 students through 18 elementary, 3 middle, and 10 high schools. The high number of districts relative to enrollment highlights a commitment to keeping education localized in rural communities.
What are the major school districts in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma?
The McAlester school district is the largest in the county, managing 8 schools and serving 2,956 students. Other notable districts include Hartshorne and Canadian, which serve 708 and 450 students respectively. The county also hosts one charter school, offering a small alternative to the traditional public school model.
What is the school experience like in Pittsburg County?
Education in Pittsburg County is predominantly rural, with 20 schools in rural locales and 12 in towns. The average school size is a manageable 232 students, though McAlester High School remains a major center with 957 students. This mix allows families to choose between the resources of a larger town school and the intimacy of rural campuses like Krebs Public School.
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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.