Stephens County Schools & Education
Stephens County, Oklahoma
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
27/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
89.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
89.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 84.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,723
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,520
School Score
27/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 28/100
State Score Position
#34
of 77 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Stephens County
Measured School Summary
Stephens County faces educational challenges with a school score of 27/100 and a graduation rate of 89.3%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $5,723 per pupil, Stephens County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 2% below the Oklahoma average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 5.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 12% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Stephens 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
26 public schools and 8 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
27/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #34 of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data.
Completion
89.3%
5.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,723
$797 below the state average
School coverage
26
8 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
Stephens County has 26 public schools across 8 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 Stephens 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
Stephens 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
#34
of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with 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.
DUNCAN
Elementary to high school visible
3,361 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
MARLOW
Elementary to high school visible
1,453 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
COMANCHE
Elementary to high school visible
899 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
EMPIRE
Elementary to high school visible
522 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
DUNCAN 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 Stephens County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Stephens 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 Stephens 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.
High-Efficiency Schools Across 8 Districts
Stephens County serves 7,474 students through a network of 26 public schools across 8 districts. The county's infrastructure is well-balanced with 12 elementary, 6 middle, and 7 high schools.
Graduation Rates Surpass National Benchmarks
Stephens County boasts an impressive 89.3% graduation rate, significantly outperforming both the state and national averages. This high performance is achieved despite a lower-than-average per-pupil expenditure of $5,723.
Duncan District Leads the Way
The Duncan district is the largest by far, managing 8 schools and serving 3,361 students. Comanche and Central High districts also provide essential services to the county's southern and rural regions.
Substantial Schools in a Rural Context
With 11 schools in town locales and 15 in rural areas, the county offers a versatile educational landscape. The average school size is 287, but Duncan HS stands out as a major regional hub with 946 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
26
in Stephens County
Reported Enrollment
7,474
26 schools reporting
School Districts
8
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
8 School Districts in Stephens County
DUNCAN
GuideMARLOW
COMANCHE
EMPIRE
VELMA-ALMA
CENTRAL HIGH
BRAY-DOYLE
GRANDVIEW
26 Public Schools in Stephens 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 26 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUNCAN HS | Profile | DUNCAN | Duncan, 73534Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 946 |
| MARLOW ES | Record | MARLOW | Marlow, 73055Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 759 |
| DUNCAN MS | Record | DUNCAN | Duncan, 73534Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 753 |
| COMANCHE ES | Record | COMANCHE | Comanche, 73529Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 427 |
| MARLOW HS | Record | MARLOW | Marlow, 73055Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 377 |
| EMERSON ES | Record | DUNCAN | Duncan, 73534Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 357 |
| HORACE MANN ES | Record | DUNCAN | Duncan, 73534Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 342 |
| MARLOW MS | Record | MARLOW | Marlow, 73055Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 317 |
| PLATO ES | Record | DUNCAN | Duncan, 73534Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 290 |
| COMANCHE HS | Record | COMANCHE | Comanche, 73529Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 282 |
| WOODROW WILSON ES | Record | DUNCAN | Duncan, 73534Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 276 |
| EMPIRE ES | Record | EMPIRE | Duncan, 73533Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 265 |
| VELMA-ALMA ES | Record | VELMA-ALMA | Velma, 73491Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 220 |
| WILL ROGERS PRE-K CTR | Record | DUNCAN | Duncan, 73534Town: Distant | PK | Other | 211 |
| CENTRAL HIGH ES | Record | CENTRAL HIGH | Marlow, 73055Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 210 |
| BRAY-DOYLE ES | Record | BRAY-DOYLE | Marlow, 73055Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 198 |
| COMANCHE MS | Record | COMANCHE | Comanche, 73529Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 190 |
| MARK TWAIN ES | Record | DUNCAN | Duncan, 73534Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 186 |
| EMPIRE HS | Record | EMPIRE | Duncan, 73533Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 148 |
| VELMA-ALMA HS | Record | VELMA-ALMA | Velma, 73491Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 143 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,723
State avg $6,520
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Schools in Stephens County, Oklahoma — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Stephens County, Oklahoma?
Stephens County serves 7,474 students through a network of 26 public schools across 8 districts. The county's infrastructure is well-balanced with 12 elementary, 6 middle, and 7 high schools.
How do schools in Stephens County perform academically?
Stephens County boasts an impressive 89.3% graduation rate, significantly outperforming both the state and national averages. This high performance is achieved despite a lower-than-average per-pupil expenditure of $5,723.
What are the major school districts in Stephens County, Oklahoma?
The Duncan district is the largest by far, managing 8 schools and serving 3,361 students. Comanche and Central High districts also provide essential services to the county's southern and rural regions.
What is the school experience like in Stephens County?
With 11 schools in town locales and 15 in rural areas, the county offers a versatile educational landscape. The average school size is 287, but Duncan HS stands out as a major regional hub with 946 students.
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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.