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Tillman County Schools & Education

School Score

37/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

90.5%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

90.5%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 84.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,184

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,520

School Score

37/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 28/100

State Score Position

#18

of 77 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Tillman County

Measured School Summary

Despite a lower school score of 37/100, Tillman County maintains a strong graduation rate of 90.5%, suggesting effective student support systems.

Funding Context

At $6,184 per pupil, Tillman County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 30% above the Oklahoma average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 6.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Tillman 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

8 public schools and 4 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

37/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #18 of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data.

Completion

90.5%

6.2 pts above the state average

Funding context

$6,184

$336 below the state average

School coverage

8

4 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

Tillman County has 8 public schools across 4 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 Tillman 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

Tillman 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

#18

of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data. The county score is 9 points above 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.

FREDERICK

Elementary to high school visible

810 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

GRANDFIELD

Elementary and high visible

230 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

TIPTON

Elementary and high visible

224 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

DAVIDSON

Elementary school only in this slice

28 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 0Other 0

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

FREDERICK is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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 Tillman County?

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

Efficient Rural Schools with High Success

Tillman County supports a small but successful student population of 1,292 across 8 public schools. These schools are organized into 4 districts, primarily serving the communities of Frederick, Grandfield, and Tipton.

Leading the State in Graduation Success

Tillman County achieves a standout graduation rate of 90.5%, far exceeding the Oklahoma average of 84.3%. The county spends $6,184 per student, aligning closely with state funding levels while delivering superior results.

Frederick District Serves as the Anchor

The Frederick district is the largest in the county, managing 3 schools and 810 students. Grandfield and Tipton provide additional rural options, and the county maintains a traditional public school system with no charter schools.

Intimate Learning in a Rural Setting

With an average school size of only 162 students, Tillman County offers some of the most personalized learning environments in Oklahoma. Frederick ES is the largest campus with 386 students, while many other schools offer even smaller class sizes.

School Overview

Total Schools

8

in Tillman County

Reported Enrollment

1,292

8 schools reporting

School Districts

4

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary4
Middle1
High3
Other0

4 School Districts in Tillman County

FREDERICK

3 schools
810 students

GRANDFIELD

2 schools
230 students

TIPTON

2 schools
224 students

DAVIDSON

1 school
28 students

8 Public Schools in Tillman 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 8 of 8 matching schools

FREDERICK ES

FREDERICK

Frederick, 73542 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary386 students

FREDERICK HS

FREDERICK

Frederick, 73542 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High250 students

FREDERICK MS

FREDERICK

Frederick, 73542 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle174 students

GRANDFIELD ES

GRANDFIELD

Grandfield, 73546 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary153 students

TIPTON ES

TIPTON

Tipton, 73570 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary149 students

GRANDFIELD HS

GRANDFIELD

Grandfield, 73546 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High77 students

TIPTON HS

TIPTON

Tipton, 73570 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High75 students

DAVIDSON ES

DAVIDSON

Davidson, 73530 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary28 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,184

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 Tillman County?
Tillman County has a school score of 37/100, 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 Tillman County?
The high school graduation rate in Tillman County is 90.5%, which is above 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 Tillman County spend per student?
Tillman County spends $6,184 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 Tillman County, Oklahoma — FAQ

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

Tillman County supports a small but successful student population of 1,292 across 8 public schools. These schools are organized into 4 districts, primarily serving the communities of Frederick, Grandfield, and Tipton.

How do schools in Tillman County perform academically?

Tillman County achieves a standout graduation rate of 90.5%, far exceeding the Oklahoma average of 84.3%. The county spends $6,184 per student, aligning closely with state funding levels while delivering superior results.

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

The Frederick district is the largest in the county, managing 3 schools and 810 students. Grandfield and Tipton provide additional rural options, and the county maintains a traditional public school system with no charter schools.

What is the school experience like in Tillman County?

With an average school size of only 162 students, Tillman County offers some of the most personalized learning environments in Oklahoma. Frederick ES is the largest campus with 386 students, while many other schools offer even smaller class sizes.

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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.