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Comanche County

Oklahoma · Public K-12

Oklahoma's Comanche County runs 44 public K-12 schools between its districts, the largest being Lawton at 13,642 students. By level, that breaks down as 27 elementary, 7 middle, and 10 high schools.

7-year change in Comanche County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
20,786
-143 (-1%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
44
-3 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
44
11 districts
Enrollment
20,786
NCES CCD
Median income
$60,761
Above Oklahoma avg
Free/reduced lunch
67.0%
Above Oklahoma avg
Elementary
27
10,535 students
Middle
7
4,399 students
High
10
5,852 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
LAWTON
13,642 students · 11 districts in Comanche County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Comanche 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
58%
Hispanic
15%
Black
15%
Asian
3%
Two or more
16%
Native American
5%
Pacific Islander
1%
School enrollment
White
39%
Hispanic
23%
Black
15%
Asian
1%
Two or more
16%
Native American
6%
Pacific Islander
1%
Bachelor's+
24.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.1%
civilian labor
Median age
34
23.8% under 18

Test scores in Comanche County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 15 schools ranked. Oklahoma state average: 30.6%.

Top 5 schools (ELA)
  1. CACHE ES· 46.0%
  2. FLOWER MOUND PUBLIC SCHOOL· 45.4%
  3. STERLING ES· 43.1%
  4. BISHOP PUBLIC SCHOOL· 36.5%
  5. HUGH BISH ES· 35.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
  1. CENTRAL MS· 13.0%
  2. EISENHOWER MS· 13.7%
  3. RIDGECREST ES· 19.0%
  4. MACARTHUR MS· 20.3%
  5. FLETCHER ES· 24.8%

See all 15 schools in Comanche County ranked by score →

All schools (44)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
EISENHOWER HSLawtonHigh09-121,466·
MACARTHUR HSLawtonHigh09-121,253·
FREEDOM ESLawtonElementaryPK-051,251·
LAWTON HSLawtonHigh09-121,243·
EISENHOWER MSLawtonMiddle06-081,087·
CENTRAL MSLawtonMiddle06-08955·
ELGIN ESElginElementaryPK-04946·
MACARTHUR MSLawtonMiddle06-08829·
ELGIN MSElginMiddle05-08799·
ELGIN HSElginHigh09-12789·
CACHE ESCacheElementaryPK-04766·
BISHOP PUBLIC SCHOOLLawtonElementaryPK-08647·
CACHE HSCacheHigh09-12643·
CACHE MSCacheMiddle05-08620·
LEARNING TREE ACADEMYLawtonElementaryPK-PK547·
PAT HENRY ESLawtonElementaryPK-05525·
RIDGECREST ESLawtonElementaryPK-05456·
EDISON ESLawtonElementaryPK-05437·
EISENHOWER ESLawtonElementaryPK-05390·
WOODLAND HILLS ESLawtonElementaryPK-05381·
SULLIVAN VILLAGE ESLawtonElementaryPK-05380·
FLOWER MOUND PUBLIC SCHOOLLawtonElementaryPK-05353·
LINCOLN ESLawtonElementaryPK-05337·
CLEVELAND ESLawtonElementaryPK-05319·
PIONEER PARK ESLawtonElementaryPK-05318·
CARRIAGE HILLS ESLawtonElementaryPK-05294·
CROSBY PARK ESLawtonElementaryPK-05284·
FLETCHER ESFletcherElementaryPK-06278·
HUGH BISH ESLawtonElementaryPK-05276·
WHITTIER ESLawtonElementaryPK-05264·
ALMOR WEST ESLawtonElementaryPK-05228·
STERLING ESSterlingElementaryPK-08213·
GERONIMO ESGeronimoElementaryPK-06176·
CHATTANOOGA ESChattanoogaElementaryPK-08144·
FLETCHER HSFletcherHigh09-12135·
WASHINGTON ESLawtonElementaryPK-05122·
INDIAHOMA ESIndiahomaElementaryPK-08108·
STERLING HSSterlingHigh09-1299·
GERONIMO HSGeronimoHigh09-1297·
COMANCHE ACADEMY ESLawtonElementaryPK-0495·
INDIAHOMA HSIndiahomaHigh09-1264·
CHATTANOOGA HSChattanoogaHigh09-1263·
FLETCHER JHSFletcherMiddle07-0860·
GERONIMO MSGeronimoMiddle07-0849·

Cities in Comanche County

Lawton26 schoolsCache3 schoolsElgin3 schoolsFletcher3 schoolsGeronimo3 schoolsChattanooga2 schoolsIndiahoma2 schoolsSterling2 schools

About Comanche County

In Oklahoma, Comanche County is a middle-population county of about 121,825 residents. 44 public schools across the county teaches about 20,786 students between them.

Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $60,761 a year, roughly 24% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 14%.

Looking at the level breakdown, Comanche County comprises 27 elementary schools (10,535 students), 7 middle schools (4,399), and 10 high schools (5,852).

LAWTON is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 13,642 students across Comanche County.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Comanche County has stayed largely flat since SY 2017-18, moving from about 20,929 students to 20,786. Over that span, Comanche County lost 3 schools, going from 47 to 44.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Comanche County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Comanche County?
There are 44 public K-12 schools in Comanche County, Oklahoma, with a combined enrollment of about 20,786.
How many high schools are in Comanche County?
Comanche County, Oklahoma has 10 public high schools, serving approximately 5,852 students.
How many middle schools are in Comanche County?
Comanche County, Oklahoma has 7 public middle schools, serving approximately 4,399 students.
How many elementary schools are in Comanche County?
Comanche County, Oklahoma has 27 public elementary schools, serving approximately 10,535 students.
What is the largest school district in Comanche County?
LAWTON is the largest school district in Comanche County, serving approximately 13,642 students. The county contains 11 school districts overall.
What is the population of Comanche County?
Comanche County, Oklahoma has a population of approximately 121,825, with a median age of 34. About 23.8% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Comanche County?
Median household income in Comanche County is $60,761, above the Oklahoma average of $59,445. About 14.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Comanche County?
Approximately 24.3% of adults 25 and older in Comanche County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Comanche County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 67.0% of students in Comanche County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Oklahoma county average of 66.8%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Comanche County schools?
Across Comanche County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 16.6 to 1.

Comanche County school rankings

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