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Woodward County Schools & Education

School Score

18/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

80.8%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

80.8%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 84.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,438

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,520

School Score

18/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 28/100

State Score Position

#56

of 77 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Woodward County

Measured School Summary

Woodward County faces educational challenges with a school score of 18/100 and a graduation rate of 80.8%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $6,438 per pupil, Woodward County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 35% below the Oklahoma average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 3.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Woodward 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

13 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

18/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #56 of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data.

Completion

80.8%

3.5 pts below the state average

Funding context

$6,438

$82 below the state average

School coverage

13

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

Woodward County has 13 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 Woodward 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

Woodward 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

#56

of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data. The county score is 10 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.

WOODWARD

Elementary to high school visible

2,508 students

Elementary 4Middle 2High 1Other 0

7 listed schools in this county slice.

MOORELAND

Elementary and high visible

586 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

SHARON-MUTUAL

Elementary and high visible

205 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

FORT SUPPLY

Elementary and high visible

138 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

WOODWARD is the largest listed district slice, with 7 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 Woodward County?

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

Woodward County's Comprehensive School System

Woodward County supports 3,437 students across 13 public schools and four districts. The county's educational assets include seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and four high schools. This infrastructure provides a steady pipeline from early childhood through secondary graduation.

Woodward District Drives Local Enrollment

The Woodward district is the largest by far, educating 2,508 students across seven schools. Mooreland follows as a significant secondary district with 586 students enrolled in two schools. Like many of its neighbors, the county operates 100% traditional public schools with no charter options.

A Blend of Town Hubs and Rural Schools

The county features an even split between seven rural schools and six town-based facilities. Average school size is 264 students, but Woodward High School serves as a central hub with 708 students. Families find a range of experiences from large high schools to specialized campuses like the Woodward Early Childhood Center.

School Overview

Total Schools

13

in Woodward County

Reported Enrollment

3,437

13 schools reporting

School Districts

4

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary7
Middle2
High4
Other0

4 School Districts in Woodward County

WOODWARD

7 schools
2,508 students

MOORELAND

2 schools
586 students

SHARON-MUTUAL

2 schools
205 students

FORT SUPPLY

2 schools
138 students

13 Public Schools in Woodward 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 13 of 13 matching schools

WOODWARD HS

WOODWARD

Woodward, 73802 / Town: Remote

Record9–12High708 students

MOORELAND ES

MOORELAND

Mooreland, 73852 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary433 students

WOODWARD MS SOUTH CAMPUS

WOODWARD

Woodward, 73802 / Town: Remote

Record7–8Middle378 students

WOODWARD MS NORTH CAMPUS

WOODWARD

Woodward, 73802 / Town: Remote

Record5–6Middle370 students

WOODWARD EC CTR

WOODWARD

Woodward, 73802 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–KGPrimary320 students

CEDAR HEIGHTS ES

WOODWARD

Woodward, 73802 / Town: Remote

Record1–4Primary265 students

HORACE MANN ES

WOODWARD

Woodward, 73802 / Town: Remote

Record1–4Primary240 students

HIGHLAND PARK ES

WOODWARD

Woodward, 73802 / Town: Remote

Record1–4Primary227 students

SHARON-MUTUAL ES

SHARON-MUTUAL

Sharon, 73857 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary156 students

MOORELAND HS

MOORELAND

Mooreland, 73852 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High153 students

FORT SUPPLY ES

FORT SUPPLY

Fort Supply, 73841 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–8Primary96 students

SHARON-MUTUAL HS

SHARON-MUTUAL

Mutual, 73853 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High49 students

FORT SUPPLY HS

FORT SUPPLY

Fort Supply, 73841 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High42 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,438

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 Woodward County?
Woodward County has a school score of 18/100, 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 Woodward County?
The high school graduation rate in Woodward County is 80.8%, which is below 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 Woodward County spend per student?
Woodward County spends $6,438 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 Woodward County, Oklahoma — FAQ

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

Woodward County supports 3,437 students across 13 public schools and four districts. The county's educational assets include seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and four high schools. This infrastructure provides a steady pipeline from early childhood through secondary graduation.

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

The Woodward district is the largest by far, educating 2,508 students across seven schools. Mooreland follows as a significant secondary district with 586 students enrolled in two schools. Like many of its neighbors, the county operates 100% traditional public schools with no charter options.

What is the school experience like in Woodward County?

The county features an even split between seven rural schools and six town-based facilities. Average school size is 264 students, but Woodward High School serves as a central hub with 708 students. Families find a range of experiences from large high schools to specialized campuses like the Woodward Early Childhood Center.

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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.