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Beaver County

Oklahoma · Public K-12

Public K-12 schools in Beaver County number 8 per the most recent NCES data, averaging about 111 students per campus. By level, that breaks down as 4 elementary and 4 high schools.

7-year change in Beaver County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
886
-207 (-19%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
51%
was 59%
% Hispanic
46%
was 39%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
8
4 districts
Enrollment
886
NCES CCD
Median income
$64,276
Above Oklahoma avg
Free/reduced lunch
58.8%
Below Oklahoma avg
Elementary
4
612 students
Middle
0
schools
High
4
274 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
TURPIN
384 students · 4 districts in Beaver County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Beaver County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
69%
Hispanic
29%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
20%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
51%
Hispanic
46%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
1%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
22.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.6%
civilian labor
Median age
41
24.6% under 18

Test scores in Beaver County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Oklahoma state average: 30.6%.

Top 2 schools (ELA)
  1. BEAVER ES· 51.5%
  2. BALKO ES· 36.0%

See all 2 schools in Beaver County ranked by score →

All schools (8)

NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
TURPIN ESTurpinElementaryPK-08265·
BEAVER ESBeaverElementaryPK-08176·
TURPIN HSTurpinHigh09-12119·
BALKO ESBalkoElementaryPK-0895·
FORGAN ESForganElementaryPK-0876·
BEAVER HSBeaverHigh09-1274·
BALKO HSBalkoHigh09-1253·
FORGAN HSForganHigh09-1228·

Cities in Beaver County

Balko2 schoolsBeaver2 schoolsForgan2 schoolsTurpin2 schools

About Beaver County

Beaver County is a thinly populated county of about 5,028 residents in Oklahoma. Its public-school system educates approximately 886 students across 8 schools.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show median household income runs near $64,276, roughly 22% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 8% higher than the Oklahoma median.

For a sense of the school types, Beaver County covers 4 elementary schools (612 students), and 4 high schools (274).

The largest single district in Beaver County is TURPIN, which alone enrolls about 384 students.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 19%: 1,093 students in SY 2017-18 versus 886 in SY 2024-25. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 59% to 51% over the same window.

On this page, the community for Beaver County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Beaver County?
Beaver County, Oklahoma has 8 public K-12 schools serving approximately 886 students.
How many high schools are in Beaver County?
Beaver County, Oklahoma has 4 public high schools, serving approximately 274 students.
How many elementary schools are in Beaver County?
Beaver County, Oklahoma has 4 public elementary schools, serving approximately 612 students.
What is the largest school district in Beaver County?
TURPIN is the largest school district in Beaver County, serving approximately 384 students. The county contains 4 school districts overall.
How many people live in Beaver County?
Beaver County has roughly 5,028 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Beaver County?
Median household income in Beaver County is $64,276, above the Oklahoma average of $59,445. About 10.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Beaver County?
Approximately 22.0% of adults 25 and older in Beaver County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Beaver County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 58.8% of students in Beaver County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Oklahoma county average of 66.8%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Beaver County schools?
Across Beaver County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.0 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Beaver County?
Beaver County residents are approximately 69% White, 29% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 20% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.

Beaver County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data