Washington County Schools & Education
Washington County, Oklahoma
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
3/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
73.7%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
73.7%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 84.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,214
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,520
School Score
3/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 28/100
State Score Position
#77
of 77 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Washington County
Measured School Summary
Washington County faces educational challenges with a school score of 3/100 and a graduation rate of 73.7%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $5,214 per pupil, Washington County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 91% below the Oklahoma average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 10.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 20% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Washington 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
20 public schools and 5 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
3/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #77 of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data.
Completion
73.7%
10.6 pts below the state average
Funding context
$5,214
$1,306 below the state average
School coverage
20
5 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
Washington County has 20 public schools across 5 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 Washington 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.
Choice-program county
Washington County has a visible charter, magnet, or virtual-school layer in NCES records. The practical question is eligibility, lottery timing, and transportation, not just whether a school appears nearby.
State position
#77
of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data. The county score is 25 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.
BARTLESVILLE
Elementary to high school visible
6,182 students
9 listed schools in this county slice.
OKLAHOMA CONNECTIONS ACADEMY
Elementary to high school visible
1,234 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
DEWEY
Elementary to high school visible
1,232 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
CANEY VALLEY
Elementary to high school visible
761 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
BARTLESVILLE is the largest listed district slice, with 9 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 Washington County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Washington 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 Washington 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.
Town-Centered Education in Washington County
Washington County operates 20 public schools across five districts, serving a total of 9,634 students. The educational landscape is evenly distributed with 10 elementary, five middle, and five high schools. Most facilities reside within established town locales, creating a centralized school system.
Bartlesville Schools and Charter Options
The Bartlesville district dominates the local landscape, educating 6,182 students across nine schools. Washington County also provides diverse choices through three charter schools, which account for 15% of all schools. The Oklahoma Connections Academy serves as a significant alternative with 1,234 students enrolled.
Large Town Schools and Diverse Locales
With 15 schools classified as 'Town' locales and five as 'Rural,' the county has a distinct community-centered feel. The average school size is 482 students, though Bartlesville High School is a major outlier with 1,642 students. Residents experience a mix of large-scale secondary education and smaller primary settings like Wayside Elementary.
School Overview
Total Schools
20
in Washington County
Reported Enrollment
9,634
20 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
3
15% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Washington County
BARTLESVILLE
GuideOKLAHOMA CONNECTIONS ACADEMY
DEWEY
CANEY VALLEY
COPAN
20 Public Schools in Washington 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 20 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARTLESVILLE HS | Profile | BARTLESVILLE | Bartlesville, 74003Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,642 |
| MADISON MS | Record | BARTLESVILLE | Bartlesville, 74006Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 732 |
| WAYSIDE ES | Record | BARTLESVILLE | Bartlesville, 74006Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 694 |
| CENTRAL MS | Record | BARTLESVILLE | Bartlesville, 74006Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 671 |
| RANCH HEIGHTS ES | Record | BARTLESVILLE | Bartlesville, 74005Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 616 |
| DEWEY ES | Record | DEWEY | Dewey, 74029Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 569 |
| WOODROW WILSON ES | Record | BARTLESVILLE | Bartlesville, 74006Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 560 |
| RICHARD KANE ES | Record | BARTLESVILLE | Bartlesville, 74003Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 514 |
| OKLAHOMA CONNECTIONS ACAD HS | Record | OKLAHOMA CONNECTIONS ACADEMY | Bartlesville, 74006Town: Distant | 9–12 | CharterVirtual | 513 |
| HOOVER ES | Record | BARTLESVILLE | Bartlesville, 74006Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 464 |
| OKLAHOMA CONNECTIONS ACAD ES | Record | OKLAHOMA CONNECTIONS ACADEMY | Bartlesville, 74006Town: Distant | KG–5 | CharterVirtual | 419 |
| DEWEY HS | Record | DEWEY | Dewey, 74029Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 394 |
| CANEY VALLEY ES | Record | CANEY VALLEY | Ochelata, 74051Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 360 |
| OKLAHOMA CONNECTIONS ACAD MS | Record | OKLAHOMA CONNECTIONS ACADEMY | Bartlesville, 74006Town: Distant | 6–8 | CharterVirtual | 302 |
| JANE PHILLIPS ES | Record | BARTLESVILLE | Bartlesville, 74003Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 289 |
| DEWEY MS | Record | DEWEY | Dewey, 74029Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 269 |
| CANEY VALLEY HS | Record | CANEY VALLEY | Ramona, 74061Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 234 |
| CANEY VALLEY MS | Record | CANEY VALLEY | Ramona, 74061Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 167 |
| COPAN ES | Record | COPAN | Copan, 74022Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 156 |
| COPAN HS | Record | COPAN | Copan, 74022Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 69 |
BARTLESVILLE HS
BARTLESVILLE
Bartlesville, 74003 / Town: Distant
OKLAHOMA CONNECTIONS ACAD HS
OKLAHOMA CONNECTIONS ACADEMY
Bartlesville, 74006 / Town: Distant
OKLAHOMA CONNECTIONS ACAD ES
OKLAHOMA CONNECTIONS ACADEMY
Bartlesville, 74006 / Town: Distant
OKLAHOMA CONNECTIONS ACAD MS
OKLAHOMA CONNECTIONS ACADEMY
Bartlesville, 74006 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,214
State avg $6,520
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Schools in Washington County, Oklahoma — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Washington County, Oklahoma?
Washington County operates 20 public schools across five districts, serving a total of 9,634 students. The educational landscape is evenly distributed with 10 elementary, five middle, and five high schools. Most facilities reside within established town locales, creating a centralized school system.
What are the major school districts in Washington County, Oklahoma?
The Bartlesville district dominates the local landscape, educating 6,182 students across nine schools. Washington County also provides diverse choices through three charter schools, which account for 15% of all schools. The Oklahoma Connections Academy serves as a significant alternative with 1,234 students enrolled.
What is the school experience like in Washington County?
With 15 schools classified as 'Town' locales and five as 'Rural,' the county has a distinct community-centered feel. The average school size is 482 students, though Bartlesville High School is a major outlier with 1,642 students. Residents experience a mix of large-scale secondary education and smaller primary settings like Wayside Elementary.
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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.