Pottawatomie County Schools & Education
Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
16/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
83.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
83.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 84.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,911
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,520
School Score
16/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 28/100
State Score Position
#63
of 77 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Pottawatomie County
Measured School Summary
Pottawatomie County faces educational challenges with a school score of 16/100 and a graduation rate of 83.9%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $5,911 per pupil, Pottawatomie County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 43% below the Oklahoma average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Pottawatomie 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
41 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
16/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #63 of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data.
Completion
83.9%
0.4 pts below the state average
Funding context
$5,911
$609 below the state average
School coverage
41
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
Pottawatomie County has 41 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 Pottawatomie 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
Pottawatomie 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
#63
of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data. The county score is 12 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.
SHAWNEE
Elementary to high school visible
3,332 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
TECUMSEH
Elementary to high school visible
1,968 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
MCLOUD
Elementary to high school visible
1,667 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
NORTH ROCK CREEK
Elementary to high school visible
1,208 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
SHAWNEE is the largest listed district slice, with 7 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 Pottawatomie County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Pottawatomie 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 Pottawatomie 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 Large and Diverse School Network
Pottawatomie County operates 41 public schools across 15 districts, serving a substantial enrollment of 12,502 students. The network is built around 21 elementary, 9 middle, and 11 high schools. This robust infrastructure caters to a wide range of needs, from large town centers to smaller rural communities.
Shawnee and Tecumseh Lead the Way
The Shawnee district is the county's largest, serving 3,332 students across 7 schools, followed by Tecumseh with 1,968 students. The county also offers educational choice through 2 charter schools, which represent about 5% of all schools. These options provide families with alternatives to the 15 traditional public school districts.
Rural Schools with Mid-Sized Appeal
With 28 rural schools and 13 town-based schools, the county offers a variety of locales for families. Average school size is 313 students, though Shawnee High School is a major center with 987 students. This mix provides both the expansive resources of larger town schools and the localized focus of rural campuses like Bethel Elementary.
School Overview
Total Schools
41
in Pottawatomie County
Reported Enrollment
12,502
41 schools reporting
School Districts
15
districts
Charter Schools
2
5% of total
School Level Breakdown
15 School Districts in Pottawatomie County
SHAWNEE
GuideTECUMSEH
MCLOUD
NORTH ROCK CREEK
BETHEL
DALE
GROVE
SOUTH ROCK CREEK
ASHER
MAUD
41 Public Schools in Pottawatomie 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 41 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHAWNEE HS | Profile | SHAWNEE | Shawnee, 74801Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 987 |
| SHAWNEE MS | Record | SHAWNEE | Shawnee, 74804Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 711 |
| TECUMSEH HS | Record | TECUMSEH | Tecumseh, 74873Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 616 |
| BETHEL ES | Record | BETHEL | Shawnee, 74801Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 572 |
| GROVE PUBLIC SCHOOL | Record | GROVE | Shawnee, 74804Town: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 551 |
| MCLOUD HS | Record | MCLOUD | McLoud, 74851Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 509 |
| NORTH ROCK CREEK ES | Record | NORTH ROCK CREEK | Shawnee, 74804Rural: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 467 |
| NORTH ROCK CREEK HS | Record | NORTH ROCK CREEK | Shawnee, 74804Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 454 |
| TECUMSEH MS | Record | TECUMSEH | Tecumseh, 74873Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 451 |
| SOUTH ROCK CREEK PUBLIC SCHOOL | Record | SOUTH ROCK CREEK | Shawnee, 74801Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 428 |
| CROSS TIMBERS ES | Record | TECUMSEH | Tecumseh, 74873Rural: Fringe | 3–5 | Primary | 409 |
| WILL ROGERS ES | Record | SHAWNEE | Shawnee, 74801Town: Distant | 1–5 | Primary | 400 |
| DALE ES | Record | DALE | Dale, 74851Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 393 |
| SHAWNEE EC CTR | Record | SHAWNEE | Shawnee, 74804Town: Distant | PK–KG | Primary | 384 |
| BETHEL HS | Record | BETHEL | Shawnee, 74801Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 377 |
| MCLOUD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | Record | MCLOUD | McLoud, 74851Rural: Distant | 4–6 | Middle | 339 |
| SEQUOYAH ES | Record | SHAWNEE | Shawnee, 74801Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 332 |
| MCLOUD EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER | Record | MCLOUD | McLoud, 74851Rural: Distant | PK–1 | Primary | 316 |
| JEFFERSON ES | Record | SHAWNEE | Shawnee, 74801Town: Distant | 1–5 | Primary | 293 |
| MCLOUD JHS | Record | MCLOUD | McLoud, 74851Rural: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 289 |
SHAWNEE HS
SHAWNEE
Shawnee, 74801 / Town: Distant
SOUTH ROCK CREEK PUBLIC SCHOOL
SOUTH ROCK CREEK
Shawnee, 74801 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,911
State avg $6,520
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Schools in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma?
Pottawatomie County operates 41 public schools across 15 districts, serving a substantial enrollment of 12,502 students. The network is built around 21 elementary, 9 middle, and 11 high schools. This robust infrastructure caters to a wide range of needs, from large town centers to smaller rural communities.
What are the major school districts in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma?
The Shawnee district is the county's largest, serving 3,332 students across 7 schools, followed by Tecumseh with 1,968 students. The county also offers educational choice through 2 charter schools, which represent about 5% of all schools. These options provide families with alternatives to the 15 traditional public school districts.
What is the school experience like in Pottawatomie County?
With 28 rural schools and 13 town-based schools, the county offers a variety of locales for families. Average school size is 313 students, though Shawnee High School is a major center with 987 students. This mix provides both the expansive resources of larger town schools and the localized focus of rural campuses like Bethel Elementary.
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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.