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Harper County

Oklahoma · Public K-12

Public education in Harper County reaches 679 students across 4 schools. Laverne is the largest district at 440 students. That works out to 2 elementary and 2 high schools.

4-year change in Harper County

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
679
-67 (-9%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
3,203
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
4
2 districts
Enrollment
679
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$64,053
Above Oklahoma avg
Free/reduced lunch
57.4%
Below Oklahoma avg
Elementary
2
465 students
Middle
0
schools
High
2
214 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
LAVERNE
440 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
37%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
1%
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

Test scores in Harper County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Oklahoma state average: 30.6%.

Top 2 schools (ELA)
  1. LAVERNE ES· 44.9%
  2. BUFFALO ES· 30.5%

See all 2 schools in Harper County ranked by score →

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
LAVERNE ESLaverneElementaryPK-08301·
BUFFALO ESBuffaloElementaryPK-08164·
LAVERNE HSLaverneHigh09-12139·
BUFFALO HSBuffaloHigh09-1275·

Cities in Harper County

Buffalo2 schoolsLaverne2 schools

About Harper County

In Oklahoma, Harper County is a small county of about 3,203 residents. 4 public schools across the county serves about 679 students between them.

In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $64,053, about 29% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 11%. That income level is 8% higher than the Oklahoma median.

For a sense of the school types, Harper County spans 2 elementary schools (465 students), and 2 high schools (214).

LAVERNE dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 440 students on its own.

Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 679 students, shrank 9% from the 746 reported in SY 2020-21.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Harper County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

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 679.
How many high schools are in Harper County?
Harper County, Oklahoma has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 214 students.
How many elementary schools are in Harper County?
Harper County, Oklahoma has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 465 students.
What is the largest school district in Harper County?
LAVERNE is the largest school district in Harper County, serving approximately 440 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 57.4% 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 66.8%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Harper County schools?
Across Harper County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.8 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.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data