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Seminole County Schools & Education

School Score

23/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

82.8%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

82.8%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 84.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,628

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,520

School Score

23/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 28/100

State Score Position

#45

of 77 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Seminole County

Measured School Summary

Seminole County faces educational challenges with a school score of 23/100 and a graduation rate of 82.8%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $6,628 per pupil, Seminole County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 19% below the Oklahoma average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Seminole 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

27 public schools and 11 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

23/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #45 of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data.

Completion

82.8%

1.5 pts below the state average

Funding context

$6,628

$108 above the state average

School coverage

27

11 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

Seminole County has 27 public schools across 11 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 Seminole 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

Seminole 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

#45

of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data. The county score is 5 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.

SEMINOLE

Elementary to high school visible

1,457 students

Elementary 1Middle 2High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

WEWOKA

Elementary to high school visible

668 students

Elementary 1Middle 2High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

KONAWA

Elementary to high school visible

544 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

STROTHER

Elementary and high visible

403 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

SEMINOLE 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 Seminole County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Seminole 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 Seminole 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.

Abundant Districts Serving Local Communities

Seminole County supports 4,787 students across 27 public schools and 11 different school districts. This includes 11 elementary, 5 middle, and 11 high schools spread throughout the region.

Investment Above the State Average

The county spends $6,628 per pupil, slightly exceeding the Oklahoma average of $6,520. Despite this investment, the graduation rate of 82.8% remains below the state average of 84.3% and the national mark of 87.0%.

Seminole Leads with Charter Options

The Seminole district is the largest, enrolling 1,457 students across 4 schools. Uniquely, the county hosts 2 charter schools, which represent about 7.4% of the total school offerings in the area.

Small Campuses in Rural Settings

Attending school here feels personal, with an average school size of 177 students and 18 of the 27 schools located in rural areas. Wilson ES in Seminole is the largest campus with 499 students, providing a more structured town-based elementary experience.

School Overview

Total Schools

27

in Seminole County

Reported Enrollment

4,787

27 schools reporting

School Districts

11

districts

Charter Schools

2

7% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary11
Middle5
High11
Other0

11 School Districts in Seminole County

SEMINOLE

4 schools
1,457 students

WEWOKA

4 schools
668 students

KONAWA

3 schools
544 students

STROTHER

2 schools
403 students

VARNUM

2 schools
332 students

ACADEMY OF SEMINOLE

2 schools
274 students

NEW LIMA

2 schools
257 students

BOWLEGS

2 schools
231 students

SASAKWA

2 schools
219 students

BUTNER

2 schools
201 students

27 Public Schools in Seminole 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 27 matching schools

WILSON ES

SEMINOLE

Seminole, 74818 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–3Primary499 students

SEMINOLE HS

SEMINOLE

Seminole, 74818 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High451 students

WEWOKA ES

WEWOKA

Wewoka, 74884 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–4Primary307 students

NORTHWOOD ES

SEMINOLE

Seminole, 74818 / Town: Distant

Record4–6Middle301 students

KONAWA ES

KONAWA

Konawa, 74849 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary299 students

STROTHER ES

STROTHER

Seminole, 74868 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary290 students

VARNUM ES

VARNUM

Seminole, 74868 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–8Primary243 students

ACADEMY OF SEMINOLE CHARTER ES

ACADEMY OF SEMINOLE

Seminole, 74168 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–8Charter206 students

SEMINOLE MS

SEMINOLE

Seminole, 74818 / Town: Distant

Record7–8Middle206 students

NEW LIMA ES

NEW LIMA

Wewoka, 74884 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary198 students

WEWOKA HS

WEWOKA

Wewoka, 74884 / Town: Remote

Record9–12High182 students

BOWLEGS ES

BOWLEGS

Bowlegs, 74830 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary175 students

SASAKWA ES

SASAKWA

Sasakwa, 74867 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–8Primary156 students

KONAWA HS

KONAWA

Konawa, 74849 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High155 students

BUTNER ES

BUTNER

Cromwell, 74837 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary141 students

JUSTICE PUBLIC SCHOOL

JUSTICE

Wewoka, 74884 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–8Primary118 students

STROTHER HS

STROTHER

Seminole, 74868 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High113 students

WEWOKA MS

WEWOKA

Wewoka, 74884 / Town: Remote

Record7–8Middle91 students

Konowa Junior High School

KONAWA

Konawa, 74849 / Rural: Remote

Record7–8Middle90 students

VARNUM HS

VARNUM

Seminole, 74868 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High89 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,628

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 Seminole County?
Seminole County has a school score of 23/100, 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 Seminole County?
The high school graduation rate in Seminole County is 82.8%, 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 Seminole County spend per student?
Seminole County spends $6,628 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 Seminole County, Oklahoma — FAQ

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

Seminole County supports 4,787 students across 27 public schools and 11 different school districts. This includes 11 elementary, 5 middle, and 11 high schools spread throughout the region.

How do schools in Seminole County perform academically?

The county spends $6,628 per pupil, slightly exceeding the Oklahoma average of $6,520. Despite this investment, the graduation rate of 82.8% remains below the state average of 84.3% and the national mark of 87.0%.

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

The Seminole district is the largest, enrolling 1,457 students across 4 schools. Uniquely, the county hosts 2 charter schools, which represent about 7.4% of the total school offerings in the area.

What is the school experience like in Seminole County?

Attending school here feels personal, with an average school size of 177 students and 18 of the 27 schools located in rural areas. Wilson ES in Seminole is the largest campus with 499 students, providing a more structured town-based elementary experience.

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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.