Total enrollment
5,065
+266 (+6%) vs SY 2020-21
Garvin County
Oklahoma · Public K-12
Of the public K-12 schools operating across Oklahoma, 21 sit inside Garvin County, collectively enrolling roughly 5,065 students (8 elementary, 6 middle, and 7 high).
4-year change in Garvin County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
21
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Garvin County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Oklahoma | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 5,065 | #34 of 66 | #1,323 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 21 | #31 of 66 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.2:1 | #18 of 66 | #1,451 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 66.5% | #38 of 66 | #848 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 63.9% | #41 of 66 | #378 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.
Garvin County school rankings
Residents
25,860
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
21
8 districts
Enrollment
5,065
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$58,556
Below Oklahoma avg
Free/reduced lunch
66.5%
Below Oklahoma avg
Elementary
8
2,338 students
Middle
6
1,353 students
High
7
1,374 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
PAULS VALLEY
1,434 students · 8 districts in Garvin County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Garvin 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
13.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.4%
civilian labor
Median age
39
25.1% under 18
Test scores in Garvin County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Oklahoma state average: 30.6%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- WHITEBEAD PUBLIC SCHOOL· 34.0%
- ELMORE CITY-PERNELL ES· 33.1%
- Pauls Valley Intermediate School· 32.0%
- Pauls Valley Elementary School· 28.0%
- PAULS VALLEY JHS· 18.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LINDSAY ES | Lindsay | Elementary | PK-04 | 503 | · |
| Pauls Valley Elementary School | Pauls Valley | Elementary | PK-03 | 462 | · |
| PAULS VALLEY HS | Pauls Valley | High | 10-12 | 361 | · |
| PAULS VALLEY JHS | Pauls Valley | Middle | 07-09 | 322 | · |
| LINDSAY HS | Lindsay | High | 09-12 | 314 | · |
| LINDSAY MS | Lindsay | Middle | 05-08 | 313 | · |
| STRATFORD ES | Stratford | Elementary | PK-05 | 303 | · |
| WHITEBEAD PUBLIC SCHOOL | Pauls Valley | Elementary | PK-08 | 294 | · |
| Pauls Valley Intermediate School | Pauls Valley | Middle | 04-06 | 289 | · |
| CENTRAL ES | Wynnewood | Elementary | PK-04 | 274 | · |
| STRATFORD HS | Stratford | High | 09-12 | 216 | · |
| MAYSVILLE ES | Maysville | Elementary | PK-08 | 210 | · |
| WYNNEWOOD HS | Wynnewood | High | 09-12 | 205 | · |
| ELMORE CITY-PERNELL ES | Elmore City | Elementary | PK-05 | 197 | · |
| WYNNEWOOD MS | Wynnewood | Middle | 05-08 | 185 | · |
| ELMORE CITY-PERNELL HS | Elmore City | High | 09-12 | 149 | · |
| STRATFORD MS | Stratford | Middle | 06-08 | 138 | · |
| ELMORE CITY JHS | Elmore City | Middle | 06-08 | 106 | · |
| PAOLI ES | Paoli | Elementary | PK-08 | 95 | · |
| MAYSVILLE HS | Maysville | High | 09-12 | 71 | · |
| PAOLI HS | Paoli | High | 09-12 | 58 | · |
Cities in Garvin County
About Garvin County
Garvin County is a compact Oklahoma county of about 25,860 residents, home to 21 public schools and roughly 5,065 students.
Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $58,556, 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 14%.
On the school-mix side, Garvin County covers 8 elementary schools (2,338 students), 6 middle schools (1,353), and 7 high schools (1,374).
PAULS VALLEY is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,434 students across Garvin County.
Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment increased 6%: 4,799 students in SY 2020-21 versus 5,065 in SY 2024-25.
On allk12, the community for Garvin County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. 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