Total enrollment
1,403
+56 (+4%) vs SY 2020-21
Latimer County
Oklahoma · Public K-12
Latimer County hosts 8 public K-12 schools. Together they educate about 1,403 Oklahoma students across 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high.
4-year change in Latimer County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Latimer County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Oklahoma | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 28.8% | #15 of 15 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,403 | #61 of 66 | #2,535 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 8 | #59 of 66 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.1:1 | #31 of 66 | #1,805 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 75.3% | #15 of 66 | #585 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 62.1% | #45 of 66 | #466 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.
Latimer County school rankings
Residents
9,518
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
8
4 districts
Enrollment
1,403
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$41,405
Below Oklahoma avg
Free/reduced lunch
75.3%
Above Oklahoma avg
Elementary
4
831 students
Middle
1
186 students
High
3
386 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
WILBURTON
866 students · 4 districts in Latimer County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Latimer 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+
10.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
16.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.7%
civilian labor
Median age
42
21.9% under 18
Test scores in Latimer County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Oklahoma state average: 30.6%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
- WILBURTON ES· 28.0%
- WILBURTON MS· 25.7%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILBURTON ES | Wilburton | Elementary | PK-05 | 454 | · |
| WILBURTON HS | Wilburton | High | 09-12 | 226 | · |
| WILBURTON MS | Wilburton | Middle | 06-08 | 186 | · |
| RED OAK ES | Red Oak | Elementary | PK-08 | 173 | · |
| BUFFALO VALLEY ES | Talihina | Elementary | PK-08 | 134 | · |
| RED OAK HS | Red Oak | High | 09-12 | 91 | · |
| PANOLA ES | Wilburton | Elementary | PK-08 | 70 | · |
| BUFFALO VALLEY HS | Talihina | High | 09-12 | 69 | · |
Cities in Latimer County
About Latimer County
Across the small Oklahoma county of Latimer County of about 9,518 residents, the public-school footprint covers 8 schools and about 1,403 students.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $41,405, about 11% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 17%. That income level is 30% meaningfully below the Oklahoma median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Latimer County consists of 4 elementary schools (831 students), 1 middle school (186), and 3 high schools (386).
WILBURTON dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 866 students on its own.
Over the past 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Latimer County has grew 4% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,347 students to 1,403.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Latimer County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data