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Harper County

Oklahoma · Public K-12

4 public schools serving approximately 735 students, in a county of 3,203 residents.

Schools
4
2 districts
Enrollment
735
NCES CCD
Median income
$64,053
Above Oklahoma avg
Free/reduced lunch
55.0%
Below Oklahoma avg
Elementary
2
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
2
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
LAVERNE
468 students · 2 districts in Harper County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Harper 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
25%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
6%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
59%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
29.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.6%
civilian labor
Median age
41
23.8% under 18

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
LAVERNE ESLaverneElementaryPK-08335·
BUFFALO ESBuffaloElementaryPK-08184·
LAVERNE HSLaverneHigh09-12133·
BUFFALO HSBuffaloHigh09-1283·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Harper County?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Harper County, Oklahoma, with a combined enrollment of about 735.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Harper County?
The county's public school system includes 2 elementary, 2 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Harper County?
LAVERNE is the largest school district in Harper County, serving approximately 468 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Harper County?
Harper County, Oklahoma has a population of approximately 3,203, with a median age of 41. About 23.8% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Harper County?
Median household income in Harper County is $64,053, above the Oklahoma average of $59,445. About 11.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Harper County?
Approximately 29.3% of adults 25 and older in Harper County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Harper County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 55.0% of students in Harper 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 63.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Harper County schools?
Across Harper County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.4 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Harper County?
Harper County residents are approximately 73% White, 25% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Asian, 6% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Harper County is owner-occupied?
Harper County has about 1,714 housing units, of which roughly 83.6% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data