Total enrollment
1,718
-43 (-2%) vs SY 2020-21
Love County
Oklahoma · Public K-12
Love County, Oklahoma comes in at 9 public K-12 schools on the latest counts, totaling roughly 1,718 students, with a county median household income near $66,580. By level, that breaks down as 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.
4-year change in Love County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
8
-1 (-11%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Love County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Oklahoma | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,718 | #57 of 66 | #2,354 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 8 | #60 of 66 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.8:1 | #59 of 66 | #2,254 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 72.0% | #26 of 66 | #694 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 65.6% | #32 of 66 | #300 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.
Love County school rankings
Residents
10,261
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
9
4 districts
Enrollment
1,718
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$66,580
Above Oklahoma avg
Free/reduced lunch
72.0%
Above Oklahoma avg
Elementary
3
941 students
Middle
2
305 students
High
3
472 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
MARIETTA
1,071 students · 4 districts in Love County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Love 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+
16.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.2%
civilian labor
Median age
39
24.1% under 18
Test scores in Love County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Oklahoma state average: 30.6%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
- THACKERVILLE MS· 30.8%
- MARIETTA ES· 25.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARIETTA ES | Marietta | Elementary | PK-05 | 542 | · |
| MARIETTA HS | Marietta | High | 09-12 | 288 | · |
| MARIETTA MS | Marietta | Middle | 06-08 | 241 | · |
| TURNER ES | Burneyville | Elementary | PK-08 | 235 | · |
| THACKERVILLE ES | Thackerville | Elementary | PK-05 | 164 | · |
| TURNER HS | Burneyville | High | 09-12 | 107 | · |
| THACKERVILLE HS | Thackerville | High | 09-12 | 77 | · |
| THACKERVILLE MS | Thackerville | Middle | 06-08 | 64 | · |
| GREENVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL | Marietta | Combined | M-M | · | · |
Cities in Love County
About Love County
In Oklahoma, Love County is a low-population county of about 10,261 residents. 9 public schools across the county instructs about 1,718 students between them.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $66,580, 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 10%. That income level is 12% noticeably above the Oklahoma median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Love County is made up of 3 elementary schools (941 students), 2 middle schools (305), 3 high schools (472), and 1 combined or other schools.
MARIETTA is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,071 students across Love County.
Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Love County has held roughly steady since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,761 students to 1,718. The school count fell from 9 to 8 across the same 4-year window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Love County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data