Total enrollment
1,080
+63 (+6%) vs SY 2020-21
Coal County
Oklahoma · Public K-12
Public-school families in Coal County pick from 6 schools serving the county's roughly 1,080 K-12 students, with a mix of 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.
4-year change in Coal County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Coal County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Oklahoma | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,080 | #65 of 66 | #2,698 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 6 | #64 of 66 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.7:1 | #3 of 66 | #438 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 74.7% | #19 of 66 | #610 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 65.4% | #34 of 66 | #309 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
5,320
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
6
3 districts
Enrollment
1,080
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$50,423
Below Oklahoma avg
Free/reduced lunch
74.7%
Above Oklahoma avg
Elementary
3
687 students
Middle
1
87 students
High
2
306 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
COALGATE
717 students · 3 districts in Coal County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Coal 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
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
18.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
15.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.5%
civilian labor
Median age
39
24.1% under 18
Test scores in Coal County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 1 schools ranked. Oklahoma state average: 30.6%.
Top 1 schools (ELA)
- TUPELO ES· 53.8%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMERSON ES | Coalgate | Elementary | PK-06 | 394 | · |
| COALGATE HS | Coalgate | High | 09-12 | 236 | · |
| TUPELO ES | Tupelo | Elementary | PK-08 | 165 | · |
| COTTONWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL | Coalgate | Elementary | PK-08 | 128 | · |
| WALLACE BYRD MS | Coalgate | Middle | 07-08 | 87 | · |
| TUPELO HS | Tupelo | High | 09-12 | 70 | · |
Cities in Coal County
About Coal County
Coal County is a rural-scale county of about 5,320 residents in Oklahoma. Its public-school system enrolls approximately 1,080 students across 6 schools.
Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $50,423, about 18% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 16%. That income level is 15% lower than the Oklahoma median.
For a sense of the school types, Coal County spans 3 elementary schools (687 students), 1 middle school (87), and 2 high schools (306).
The largest single district in Coal County is COALGATE, which alone enrolls about 717 students.
Over the past 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Coal County has expanded 6% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,017 students to 1,080.
On allk12, the community for Coal County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data