Total enrollment
2,068
-15 (-1%) vs SY 2020-21
Hughes County
Oklahoma · Public K-12
Across Hughes County, 13 public K-12 schools educate around 2,068 students, roughly 1 in 6 residents. The level mix runs 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 6 high.
4-year change in Hughes County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
13
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Hughes County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Oklahoma | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 30.9% | #13 of 15 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,068 | #50 of 66 | #2,198 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 13 | #44 of 66 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.9:1 | #9 of 66 | #863 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 80.4% | #5 of 66 | #487 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 65.4% | #33 of 66 | #306 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.
Hughes County school rankings
Residents
13,389
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
13
6 districts
Enrollment
2,068
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$51,581
Below Oklahoma avg
Free/reduced lunch
80.4%
Above Oklahoma avg
Elementary
6
1,133 students
Middle
1
310 students
High
6
625 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
HOLDENVILLE
940 students · 6 districts in Hughes County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Hughes 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+
16.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.9%
civilian labor
Median age
39
21.5% under 18
Test scores in Hughes County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Oklahoma state average: 30.6%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- ETHEL REED ES· 37.0%
- MOSS ES· 29.5%
- THOMAS IES· 25.9%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETHEL REED ES | Holdenville | Elementary | PK-03 | 340 | · |
| THOMAS IES | Holdenville | Middle | 04-08 | 310 | · |
| HOLDENVILLE HS | Holdenville | High | 09-12 | 290 | · |
| WETUMKA ES | Wetumka | Elementary | PK-08 | 264 | · |
| MOSS ES | Holdenville | Elementary | PK-08 | 169 | · |
| STUART ES | Stuart | Elementary | PK-08 | 129 | · |
| CALVIN ES | Calvin | Elementary | PK-08 | 126 | · |
| Graham-Dustin Elementary | Dustin | Elementary | PK-08 | 105 | · |
| WETUMKA HS | Wetumka | High | 09-12 | 100 | · |
| MOSS HS | Holdenville | High | 09-12 | 76 | · |
| STUART HS | Stuart | High | 09-12 | 76 | · |
| CALVIN HS | Calvin | High | 09-12 | 42 | · |
| Graham-Dustin High School | Dustin | High | 09-12 | 41 | · |
Cities in Hughes County
About Hughes County
In Oklahoma, Hughes County is a small county of about 13,389 residents. 13 public schools across the county teaches about 2,068 students between them.
For perspective, census numbers show the median household earns about $51,581 a year, roughly 16% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 13% lower than the Oklahoma median.
On the school-mix side, Hughes County comprises 6 elementary schools (1,133 students), 1 middle school (310), and 6 high schools (625).
HOLDENVILLE is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 940 students across Hughes County.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,068 students, remained close to its prior level from the 2,083 reported in SY 2020-21.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Hughes County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data