Texas County Schools & Education
Texas County, Oklahoma
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
5/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
76.2%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
76.2%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 84.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,390
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,520
School Score
5/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 28/100
State Score Position
#73
of 77 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Texas County
Measured School Summary
Texas County faces educational challenges with a school score of 5/100 and a graduation rate of 76.2%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $5,390 per pupil, Texas County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 82% below the Oklahoma average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 8.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 17% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Texas 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
22 public schools and 9 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
5/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #73 of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data.
Completion
76.2%
8.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$5,390
$1,130 below the state average
School coverage
22
9 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
Texas County has 22 public schools across 9 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 Texas 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
Texas 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
#73
of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data. The county score is 23 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.
GUYMON
Elementary to high school visible
2,982 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
HOOKER
Elementary and high visible
603 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
TEXHOMA
Elementary and high visible
226 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
TYRONE
Elementary and high visible
225 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
GUYMON 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 Texas County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Texas 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 Texas 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.
Educational Hub of the Oklahoma Panhandle
Texas County manages 4,523 students through 22 public schools across 9 distinct districts. The system includes 12 elementary campuses and 7 high schools to serve its widely dispersed population.
Opportunities to Improve Graduation Outcomes
The county's graduation rate currently stands at 76.2%, which trails the state average of 84.3%. With per-pupil spending at $5,390, the county operates on a leaner budget than both state and national benchmarks.
Guymon District Dominates the Region
Guymon is the central education provider, enrolling 2,982 students across 8 different schools. Other smaller districts like Goodwell and Hardesty serve the more remote rural areas of the panhandle.
Small Rural Schools and Centralized Town Hubs
The average school size is 206 students, though this is heavily influenced by Guymon HS, which enrolls 827 students. Most campuses are rural (14) or town-based (8), reflecting the vast agricultural character of the region.
School Overview
Total Schools
22
in Texas County
Reported Enrollment
4,523
22 schools reporting
School Districts
9
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
9 School Districts in Texas County
GUYMON
HOOKER
TEXHOMA
TYRONE
GOODWELL
YARBROUGH
HARDESTY
OPTIMA
STRAIGHT
22 Public Schools in Texas 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 22 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GUYMON HS | Record | GUYMON | Guymon, 73942Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 827 |
| PRAIRIE ES | Record | GUYMON | Guymon, 73942Town: Remote | 1–2 | Primary | 471 |
| CENTRAL JHS | Record | GUYMON | Guymon, 73942Town: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 438 |
| ACADEMY ES | Record | GUYMON | Guymon, 73942Town: Remote | 3–4 | Primary | 426 |
| NORTH PARK ES | Record | GUYMON | Guymon, 73942Town: Remote | 5–6 | Middle | 422 |
| HOOKER ES | Record | HOOKER | Hooker, 73945Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 420 |
| HOOKER HS | Record | HOOKER | Hooker, 73945Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 183 |
| CARRIER ES | Record | GUYMON | Guymon, 73942Town: Remote | PK | Other | 155 |
| TEXHOMA ES | Record | TEXHOMA | Texhoma, 73949Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 148 |
| GOODWELL ES | Record | GOODWELL | Goodwell, 73939Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 146 |
| TYRONE ES | Record | TYRONE | Tyrone, 73951Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 143 |
| NORTHEAST ES | Record | GUYMON | Guymon, 73942Town: Remote | KG | Primary | 124 |
| HOMER LONG ES | Record | GUYMON | Guymon, 73942Town: Remote | KG | Primary | 119 |
| YARBROUGH ES | Record | YARBROUGH | Goodwell, 73939Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 88 |
| TYRONE HS | Record | TYRONE | Tyrone, 73951Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 82 |
| TEXHOMA HS | Record | TEXHOMA | Texhoma, 73949Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 78 |
| GOODWELL HS | Record | GOODWELL | Goodwell, 73939Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 72 |
| HARDESTY ES | Record | HARDESTY | Hardesty, 73944Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 47 |
| OPTIMA PUBLIC SCHOOL | Record | OPTIMA | Optima, 73945Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 47 |
| STRAIGHT PUBLIC SCHOOL | Record | STRAIGHT | Guymon, 73942Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 38 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,390
State avg $6,520
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Frequently Asked Questions
Schools in Texas County, Oklahoma — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Texas County, Oklahoma?
Texas County manages 4,523 students through 22 public schools across 9 distinct districts. The system includes 12 elementary campuses and 7 high schools to serve its widely dispersed population.
How do schools in Texas County perform academically?
The county's graduation rate currently stands at 76.2%, which trails the state average of 84.3%. With per-pupil spending at $5,390, the county operates on a leaner budget than both state and national benchmarks.
What are the major school districts in Texas County, Oklahoma?
Guymon is the central education provider, enrolling 2,982 students across 8 different schools. Other smaller districts like Goodwell and Hardesty serve the more remote rural areas of the panhandle.
What is the school experience like in Texas County?
The average school size is 206 students, though this is heavily influenced by Guymon HS, which enrolls 827 students. Most campuses are rural (14) or town-based (8), reflecting the vast agricultural character of the region.
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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.