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Grady County

Oklahoma · Public K-12

Grady County operates 33 public K-12 schools inside Oklahoma, with combined enrollment of approximately 9,669 (about 293 students per school). By level, that breaks down as 16 elementary, 8 middle, and 9 high schools.

7-year change in Grady County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
9,669
+85 (+1%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
33
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
67%
was 73%
% Hispanic
12%
was 8%
% Black
2%
was 3%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
56,606
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
33
12 districts
Enrollment
9,669
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$75,419
Above Oklahoma avg
Free/reduced lunch
54.9%
Below Oklahoma avg
Elementary
16
4,965 students
Middle
8
1,876 students
High
9
2,828 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
CHICKASHA
2,225 students · 12 districts in Grady County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Grady 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
80%
Hispanic
7%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
11%
Native American
4%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
67%
Hispanic
12%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
14%
Native American
5%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
22.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.5%
civilian labor
Median age
40
23.2% under 18

Test scores in Grady County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 19 schools ranked. Oklahoma state average: 30.6%.

Top 5 schools (ELA)
  1. TUTTLE ES· 58.0%
  2. AMBER-POCASSET ES· 51.0%
  3. PIONEER PUBLIC SCHOOL· 44.3%
  4. MIDDLEBERG PUBLIC SCHOOL· 42.4%
  5. TUTTLE MS· 39.4%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
  1. MINCO ES· 24.0%
  2. CHICKASHA MS· 26.5%
  3. LINCOLN ES· 26.7%
  4. BRIDGE CREEK MS· 27.6%
  5. AMBER-POCASSET MS· 32.5%

See all 19 schools in Grady County ranked by score →

All schools (33)

NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
CHICKASHA HSChickashaHigh09-12745·
TUTTLE HSTuttleHigh09-12679·
BRIDGE CREEK HSBlanchardHigh09-12559·
BRIDGE CREEK EARLY CHILDHOODBlanchardElementaryPK-02492·
GRAND AVENUE ESChickashaElementary02-04475·
BRIDGE CREEK MSBlanchardMiddle06-08458·
TUTTLE MSTuttleMiddle06-08438·
BRIDGE CREEK IESBlanchardElementary03-05420·
BILL WALLACE EC CTRChickashaElementaryPK-01409·
PIONEER PUBLIC SCHOOLChickashaElementaryPK-08384·
TUTTLE ESTuttleElementary01-03359·
MIDDLEBERG PUBLIC SCHOOLBlanchardElementaryPK-08309·
LINCOLN ESChickashaMiddle05-06308·
MINCO ESMincoElementaryPK-05300·
CHICKASHA MSChickashaMiddle07-08288·
TUTTLE INTERMEDIATE ESTuttleElementary04-05266·
TUTTLE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERTuttleElementaryPK-01237·
RUSH SPRINGS ESRush SpringsElementaryPK-05234·
VERDEN ESVerdenElementaryPK-08228·
FRIEND PUBLIC SCHOOLChickashaElementaryPK-08219·
NINNEKAH ESNinnekahElementaryPK-05216·
AMBER-POCASSET ESAmberElementaryPK-06212·
ALEX ESAlexElementaryPK-08205·
MINCO HSMincoHigh09-12190·
AMBER-POCASSET HSAmberHigh09-12157·
VERDEN HSVerdenHigh09-12138·
MINCO MSMincoMiddle06-08135·
RUSH SPRINGS HSRush SpringsHigh09-12133·
ALEX HSAlexHigh09-12115·
SENIOR HSNinnekahHigh09-12112·
RUSH SPRINGS MSRush SpringsMiddle06-08106·
NINNEKAH MSNinnekahMiddle06-08100·
AMBER-POCASSET MSAmberMiddle07-0843·

Cities in Grady County

Chickasha7 schoolsBlanchard5 schoolsTuttle5 schoolsAmber3 schoolsNinnekah3 schoolsRush Springs3 schoolsAlex2 schoolsMinco2 schoolsVerden2 schoolsMinco1 school

About Grady County

In Oklahoma, Grady County is a rural-scale county of about 56,606 residents. 33 public schools across the county instructs about 9,669 students between them.

For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $75,419, roughly 23% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 27% above the Oklahoma median.

For a sense of the school types, Grady County is made up of 16 elementary schools (4,965 students), 8 middle schools (1,876), and 9 high schools (2,828).

CHICKASHA dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,225 students on its own.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 9,584 students in SY 2017-18 versus 9,669 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the White share of enrollment decreased from 73% to 67%.

On this page, the community for Grady 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 Grady County?
Grady County, Oklahoma has 33 public K-12 schools serving approximately 9,669 students.
How many high schools are in Grady County?
Grady County, Oklahoma has 9 public high schools, serving approximately 2,828 students.
How many middle schools are in Grady County?
Grady County, Oklahoma has 8 public middle schools, serving approximately 1,876 students.
How many elementary schools are in Grady County?
Grady County, Oklahoma has 16 public elementary schools, serving approximately 4,965 students.
What is the largest school district in Grady County?
CHICKASHA is the largest school district in Grady County, serving approximately 2,225 students. The county contains 12 school districts overall.
How many people live in Grady County?
Grady County has roughly 56,606 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Grady County?
Median household income in Grady County is $75,419, above the Oklahoma average of $59,445. About 8.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Grady County?
Approximately 22.8% of adults 25 and older in Grady County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Grady County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 54.9% of students in Grady County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Oklahoma county average of 66.8%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Grady County schools?
Across Grady County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.7 to 1.

Grady County school rankings

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