Total enrollment
2,365
+81 (+4%) vs SY 2020-21
Craig County
Oklahoma · Public K-12
Public education in Craig County reaches 2,365 students across 13 schools. Vinita is the largest district at 1,285 students. By level, that breaks down as 5 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools.
4-year change in Craig County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
13
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Craig County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Oklahoma | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,365 | #47 of 66 | #2,063 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 13 | #43 of 66 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.7:1 | #26 of 66 | #1,649 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 69.9% | #31 of 66 | #748 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 68.7% | #20 of 66 | #158 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.
Craig County school rankings
Residents
14,302
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
13
5 districts
Enrollment
2,365
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$51,922
Below Oklahoma avg
Free/reduced lunch
69.8%
Above Oklahoma avg
Elementary
5
1,120 students
Middle
4
505 students
High
4
740 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
VINITA
1,285 students · 5 districts in Craig County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Craig 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+
15.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
15.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.1%
civilian labor
Median age
41
22.7% under 18
Test scores in Craig County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Oklahoma state average: 30.6%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- KETCHUM ES· 41.0%
- BLUEJACKET ES· 37.1%
- EWING HALSELL MS· 25.9%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VINITA ES | Vinita | Elementary | PK-05 | 594 | · |
| VINITA HS | Vinita | High | 09-12 | 414 | · |
| EWING HALSELL MS | Vinita | Middle | 06-08 | 277 | · |
| KETCHUM ES | Ketchum | Elementary | PK-05 | 255 | · |
| KETCHUM HS | Ketchum | High | 09-12 | 170 | · |
| WELCH ES | Welch | Elementary | PK-05 | 135 | · |
| KETCHUM MS | Ketchum | Middle | 06-08 | 118 | · |
| WELCH HS | Welch | High | 09-12 | 99 | · |
| BLUEJACKET ES | Bluejacket | Elementary | PK-05 | 93 | · |
| WELCH MS | Welch | Middle | 06-08 | 63 | · |
| BLUEJACKET HS | Bluejacket | High | 09-12 | 57 | · |
| BLUEJACKET MS | Bluejacket | Middle | 06-08 | 47 | · |
| WHITE OAK PUBLIC SCHOOL | Vinita | Elementary | PK-08 | 43 | · |
Cities in Craig County
About Craig County
Craig County is a sparse Oklahoma county of about 14,302 residents, home to 13 public schools and roughly 2,365 students.
Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $51,922, about 15% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 15%. That income level is 13% noticeably below the Oklahoma median.
In terms of grade levels, Craig County spans 5 elementary schools (1,120 students), 4 middle schools (505), and 4 high schools (740).
VINITA dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,285 students on its own.
Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Craig County has rose 4% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 2,284 students to 2,365.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Craig County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data