Tulsa County Schools & Education
Tulsa County, Oklahoma
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
12/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
83.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
83.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 84.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,401
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,520
School Score
12/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 28/100
State Score Position
#69
of 77 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Tulsa County
Measured School Summary
Tulsa County faces educational challenges with a school score of 12/100 and a graduation rate of 83.8%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $5,401 per pupil, Tulsa County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 58% below the Oklahoma average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 17% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Tulsa 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
178 public schools and 23 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
12/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #69 of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data.
Completion
83.8%
0.5 pts below the state average
Funding context
$5,401
$1,119 below the state average
School coverage
178
23 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
Tulsa County has 178 public schools across 23 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 Tulsa 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.
Large multi-district county
Tulsa County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.
State position
#69
of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data. The county score is 16 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.
TULSA
Elementary to high school visible
32,852 students
66 listed schools in this county slice.
BROKEN ARROW
Elementary to high school visible
16,364 students
21 listed schools in this county slice.
UNION
Elementary to high school visible
14,890 students
17 listed schools in this county slice.
JENKS
Elementary to high school visible
12,654 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
TULSA is the largest listed district slice, with 69 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 Tulsa County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Tulsa 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 Tulsa 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.
Oklahoma's Powerhouse Education Network
Tulsa County is a massive educational hub with 178 public schools serving over 112,000 students. This extensive network is managed by 23 districts and includes 108 elementary, 40 middle, and 25 high schools.
Urban Scale with Steady Performance
The county maintains an 83.8% graduation rate, remaining competitive with the state average of 84.3%. Per-pupil expenditure is $5,401, which reflects the challenges of funding a large-scale urban and suburban system.
A Diverse Mix of Districts and Charters
Tulsa Public Schools is the largest district with 33,871 students, followed by Broken Arrow with 20,115. The county also offers 15 charter schools, providing specialized choices for 8.4% of the local school portfolio.
From Urban Centers to Large Suburbs
Education here is characterized by 97 city schools and 62 suburban campuses, with an average enrollment of 634 students. Massive facilities like Broken Arrow HS, with 4,589 students, offer specialized programs and collegiate-level resources.
School Overview
Total Schools
178
in Tulsa County
Reported Enrollment
112,912
178 schools reporting
School Districts
23
districts
Charter Schools
15
8% of total
School Level Breakdown
23 School Districts in Tulsa County
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SKIATOOK
178 Public Schools in Tulsa County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 25 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 178 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BROKEN ARROW HS | Profile | BROKEN ARROW | Broken Arrow, 74012Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 4,589 |
| JENKS HS | Profile | JENKS | Jenks, 74037Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 3,547 |
| UNION HS | Profile | UNION | Tulsa, 74133City: Large | 10–12 | High | 3,355 |
| OWASSO HS | Profile | OWASSO | Owasso, 74055Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,986 |
| UNION 6TH-7TH GRADE CTR | Profile | UNION | Tulsa, 74133City: Large | 6–7 | Middle | 2,182 |
| BIXBY HS | Profile | BIXBY | Bixby, 74008Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 2,102 |
| JENKS WEST ES | Profile | JENKS | Jenks, 74037Suburb: Large | PK–4 | Primary | 1,998 |
| JENKS MS | Profile | JENKS | Jenks, 74037City: Large | 7–8 | Middle | 1,831 |
| CHARLES PAGE HS | Profile | SAND SPRINGS | Sand Springs, 74063Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,777 |
| JENKS EAST ES | Profile | JENKS | Jenks, 74037City: Large | PK–4 | Primary | 1,443 |
| BROKEN ARROW FRESHMAN ACADEMY | Profile | BROKEN ARROW | Broken Arrow, 74011Suburb: Large | 9 | Other | 1,305 |
| UNION HS FRESHMAN ACADEMY | Profile | UNION | Tulsa, 74133City: Large | 9 | Other | 1,287 |
| BOOKER T. WASHINGTON HS | Profile | TULSA | Tulsa, 74106City: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,280 |
| BIXBY MS | Profile | BIXBY | Bixby, 74008Rural: Fringe | 7–8 | Middle | 1,216 |
| EAST CENTRAL HS | Profile | TULSA | Tulsa, 74128City: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,185 |
| UNION 8TH GRADE CTR | Profile | UNION | Tulsa, 74133Suburb: Large | 8 | Middle | 1,122 |
| CENTENNIAL MS | Profile | BROKEN ARROW | Broken Arrow, 74012Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,121 |
| CLYDE BOYD MS | Profile | SAND SPRINGS | Sand Springs, 74063Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,116 |
| THOMAS EDISON PREPARATORY HS | Profile | TULSA | Tulsa, 74105City: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,091 |
| JENKS WEST INTERMEDIATE ES | Profile | JENKS | Jenks, 74037Suburb: Large | 5–6 | Middle | 1,079 |
BROKEN ARROW HS
BROKEN ARROW
Broken Arrow, 74012 / Suburb: Large
JENKS HS
JENKS
Jenks, 74037 / Suburb: Large
UNION HS
UNION
Tulsa, 74133 / City: Large
OWASSO HS
OWASSO
Owasso, 74055 / Suburb: Large
UNION 6TH-7TH GRADE CTR
UNION
Tulsa, 74133 / City: Large
BIXBY HS
BIXBY
Bixby, 74008 / Rural: Fringe
JENKS WEST ES
JENKS
Jenks, 74037 / Suburb: Large
JENKS MS
JENKS
Jenks, 74037 / City: Large
CHARLES PAGE HS
SAND SPRINGS
Sand Springs, 74063 / Suburb: Large
JENKS EAST ES
JENKS
Jenks, 74037 / City: Large
BROKEN ARROW FRESHMAN ACADEMY
BROKEN ARROW
Broken Arrow, 74011 / Suburb: Large
UNION HS FRESHMAN ACADEMY
UNION
Tulsa, 74133 / City: Large
BOOKER T. WASHINGTON HS
TULSA
Tulsa, 74106 / City: Large
BIXBY MS
BIXBY
Bixby, 74008 / Rural: Fringe
EAST CENTRAL HS
TULSA
Tulsa, 74128 / City: Large
UNION 8TH GRADE CTR
UNION
Tulsa, 74133 / Suburb: Large
CENTENNIAL MS
BROKEN ARROW
Broken Arrow, 74012 / Suburb: Large
CLYDE BOYD MS
SAND SPRINGS
Sand Springs, 74063 / Suburb: Large
THOMAS EDISON PREPARATORY HS
TULSA
Tulsa, 74105 / City: Large
JENKS WEST INTERMEDIATE ES
JENKS
Jenks, 74037 / Suburb: Large
Additional School Profiles
Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,401
State avg $6,520
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Schools in Tulsa County, Oklahoma — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Tulsa County, Oklahoma?
Tulsa County is a massive educational hub with 178 public schools serving over 112,000 students. This extensive network is managed by 23 districts and includes 108 elementary, 40 middle, and 25 high schools.
How do schools in Tulsa County perform academically?
The county maintains an 83.8% graduation rate, remaining competitive with the state average of 84.3%. Per-pupil expenditure is $5,401, which reflects the challenges of funding a large-scale urban and suburban system.
What are the major school districts in Tulsa County, Oklahoma?
Tulsa Public Schools is the largest district with 33,871 students, followed by Broken Arrow with 20,115. The county also offers 15 charter schools, providing specialized choices for 8.4% of the local school portfolio.
What is the school experience like in Tulsa County?
Education here is characterized by 97 city schools and 62 suburban campuses, with an average enrollment of 634 students. Massive facilities like Broken Arrow HS, with 4,589 students, offer specialized programs and collegiate-level resources.
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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.