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Garfield County

Oklahoma · Public K-12

For a Oklahoma county, Garfield County operates a mid-sized public-school system: 34 schools and 10,724 students, broken out as 19 elementary, 5 middle, and 9 high.

7-year change in Garfield County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
10,724
-827 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
33
-1 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
62,146
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
34
9 districts
Enrollment
10,724
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$66,182
Above Oklahoma avg
Free/reduced lunch
71.9%
Above Oklahoma avg
Elementary
19
5,617 students
Middle
5
1,930 students
High
9
3,177 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
ENID
7,381 students · 9 districts in Garfield County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Garfield 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
73%
Hispanic
15%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
11%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
4%
School enrollment
White
52%
Hispanic
25%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
10%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
9%
Bachelor's+
23.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.9%
civilian labor
Median age
36
25.9% under 18

Test scores in Garfield County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 14 schools ranked. Oklahoma state average: 30.6%.

Top 5 schools (ELA)
  1. CHISHOLM MS· 54.8%
  2. CHISHOLM ES· 50.9%
  3. PRAIRIE VIEW ES· 49.0%
  4. HAYES ES· 40.0%
  5. DRUMMOND ES· 34.9%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
  1. EMERSON MS· 14.0%
  2. DEWITT WALLER MS· 22.7%
  3. KREMLIN-HILLSDALE ES· 24.3%
  4. GLENWOOD ES· 30.0%
  5. WAUKOMIS ES· 30.0%

See all 14 schools in Garfield County ranked by score →

All schools (34)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
ENID HSEnidHigh09-122,157·
DEWITT WALLER MSEnidMiddle06-08735·
GARFIELD ESEnidElementaryPK-05571·
CHISHOLM ESEnidElementaryPK-05528·
LONGFELLOW MSEnidMiddle06-08519·
PRAIRIE VIEW ESEnidElementaryPK-05445·
COOLIDGE ESEnidElementaryPK-05419·
GLENWOOD ESEnidElementaryPK-05399·
EMERSON MSEnidMiddle06-08353·
CHISHOLM HSEnidHigh09-12320·
ADAMS ESEnidElementaryPK-05305·
MONROE ESEnidElementaryPK-05296·
TAFT ESEnidElementaryPK-05283·
HAYES ESEnidElementaryPK-05274·
HOOVER ESEnidElementaryPK-05271·
PIONEER-PLEASANT VALE ESEnidElementaryPK-06262·
WAUKOMIS ESWaukomisElementaryPK-08256·
GARBER ESGarberElementaryPK-08252·
CHISHOLM MSEnidMiddle06-08247·
DRUMMOND ESDrummondElementaryPK-08236·
MCKINLEY ESEnidElementaryPK-05224·
KREMLIN-HILLSDALE ESKremlinElementaryPK-08186·
COVINGTON-DOUGLAS ESCovingtonElementaryPK-08146·
CIMARRON ESLahomaElementaryPK-08134·
EISENHOWER ESEnidElementaryPK-05130·
GARBER HSGarberHigh09-12125·
PIONEER-PLEASANT VALE HSWaukomisHigh09-12118·
WAUKOMIS HSWaukomisHigh09-12117·
DRUMMOND HSDrummondHigh09-12115·
KREMLIN-HILLSDALE HSKremlinHigh09-1284·
COVINGTON-DOUGLAS HSCovingtonHigh09-1283·
PIONEER-PLEASANT VALE JHSWaukomisMiddle07-0876·
CIMARRON HSLahomaHigh09-1258·
CARVER EARLY CHILDHOOD CTREnidCombinedM-M··

Cities in Garfield County

Enid20 schoolsWaukomis4 schoolsCovington2 schoolsDrummond2 schoolsGarber2 schoolsKremlin2 schoolsLahoma2 schools

About Garfield County

Garfield County is a middle-population Oklahoma county of about 62,146 residents, home to 34 public schools and roughly 10,724 students.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $66,182, 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 10%. That income level is 11% meaningfully above the Oklahoma median.

In terms of grade levels, Garfield County is made up of 19 elementary schools (5,617 students), 5 middle schools (1,930), 9 high schools (3,177), and 1 combined or other schools.

ENID is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 7,381 students across Garfield County.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 7%: 11,551 students in SY 2017-18 versus 10,724 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Garfield County closed 1 school, going from 34 to 33.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Garfield County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Garfield County?
Garfield County, Oklahoma has 34 public K-12 schools serving approximately 10,724 students.
How many high schools are in Garfield County?
Garfield County, Oklahoma has 9 public high schools, serving approximately 3,177 students.
How many middle schools are in Garfield County?
Garfield County, Oklahoma has 5 public middle schools, serving approximately 1,930 students.
How many elementary schools are in Garfield County?
Garfield County, Oklahoma has 19 public elementary schools, serving approximately 5,617 students.
What is the largest school district in Garfield County?
ENID is the largest school district in Garfield County, serving approximately 7,381 students. The county contains 9 school districts overall.
How many people live in Garfield County?
Garfield County has roughly 62,146 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Garfield County?
Median household income in Garfield County is $66,182, above the Oklahoma average of $59,445. About 10.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Garfield County?
Approximately 23.3% of adults 25 and older in Garfield County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Garfield County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 71.9% of students in Garfield 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 Garfield County schools?
Across Garfield County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 16.3 to 1.

Garfield County school rankings

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