Total enrollment
4,536
-53 (-1%) vs SY 2017-18
Jackson County
Oklahoma · Public K-12
Public-school enrollment in Jackson County clocks in around 4,536 students across 16 schools (8 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high).
7-year change in Jackson County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
16
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
46%
was 48%
% Hispanic
39%
was 36%
% Black
5%
was 6%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
16
5 districts
Enrollment
4,536
NCES CCD
Median income
$62,799
Above Oklahoma avg
Free/reduced lunch
63.8%
Below Oklahoma avg
Elementary
8
2,173 students
Middle
3
1,116 students
High
5
1,247 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
ALTUS
3,593 students · 5 districts in Jackson County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Jackson 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+
24.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.6%
civilian labor
Median age
35
24.9% under 18
Test scores in Jackson County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Oklahoma state average: 30.6%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- RIVERS ES· 67.1%
- NAVAJO ES· 42.4%
- ALTUS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL· 27.5%
- ALTUS ES· 27.0%
- ALTUS JHS· 24.5%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALTUS HS | Altus | High | 09-12 | 975 | · |
| ALTUS JHS | Altus | Middle | 07-08 | 533 | · |
| ALTUS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | Altus | Middle | 05-06 | 509 | · |
| ALTUS PRIMARY SCHOOL | Altus | Elementary | 01-02 | 436 | · |
| ALTUS ES | Altus | Elementary | 03-04 | 416 | · |
| ALTUS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER | Altus | Elementary | PK-KG | 372 | · |
| RIVERS ES | Altus | Elementary | PK-04 | 352 | · |
| NAVAJO ES | Altus | Elementary | PK-06 | 280 | · |
| NAVAJO HS | Altus | High | 09-12 | 119 | · |
| BLAIR ES | Blair | Elementary | PK-08 | 117 | · |
| DUKE ES | Duke | Elementary | PK-08 | 100 | · |
| OLUSTEE-ELDORADO ES | Olustee | Elementary | PK-08 | 100 | · |
| NAVAJO JHS | Altus | Middle | 07-08 | 74 | · |
| BLAIR HS | Blair | High | 09-12 | 63 | · |
| DUKE HS | Duke | High | 09-12 | 52 | · |
| OLUSTEE-ELDORADO HS | Olustee | High | 09-12 | 38 | · |
Cities in Jackson County
About Jackson County
Jackson County is a compact county of about 24,678 residents in Oklahoma. Its public-school system serves approximately 4,536 students across 16 schools.
In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $62,799, about 25% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 13% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 6% higher than the Oklahoma median.
On the school-mix side, Jackson County is built around 8 elementary schools (2,173 students), 3 middle schools (1,116), and 5 high schools (1,247).
ALTUS dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 3,593 students on its own.
Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Jackson County has stayed largely flat since SY 2017-18, moving from about 4,589 students to 4,536.
On allk12, the community for Jackson County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data