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Major County

Oklahoma · Public K-12

Major County in Oklahoma has 6 public K-12 schools in service today, collectively responsible for roughly 1,117 students with Fairview the largest district. That works out to 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.

7-year change in Major County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,117
-173 (-13%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
72%
was 75%
% Hispanic
18%
was 16%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
3 districts
Enrollment
1,117
NCES CCD
Median income
$71,266
Above Oklahoma avg
Free/reduced lunch
54.4%
Below Oklahoma avg
Elementary
3
642 students
Middle
1
183 students
High
2
292 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
FAIRVIEW
734 students · 3 districts in Major County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Major 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
84%
Hispanic
11%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
10%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
1%
School enrollment
White
72%
Hispanic
18%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
3%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
20.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.6%
civilian labor
Median age
42
25.3% under 18

Test scores in Major County

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

Top 2 schools (ELA)
  1. CHAMBERLAIN MS· 34.1%
  2. CORNELSEN ES· 33.5%

See all 2 schools in Major County ranked by score →

All schools (6)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
CORNELSEN ESFairviewElementaryPK-05343·
RINGWOOD ESRingwoodElementaryPK-08216·
FAIRVIEW HSFairviewHigh09-12208·
CHAMBERLAIN MSFairviewMiddle06-08183·
RINGWOOD HSRingwoodHigh09-1284·
ALINE-CLEO ESCleo SpringsElementaryPK-0883·

Cities in Major County

Fairview3 schoolsRingwood2 schoolsCleo Springs1 school

About Major County

Major County is a compact county of about 7,628 residents in Oklahoma. Its public-school system hosts approximately 1,117 students across 6 schools.

In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $71,266, 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 5%. That income level is 20% above the Oklahoma median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Major County consists of 3 elementary schools (642 students), 1 middle school (183), and 2 high schools (292).

The largest single district in Major County is FAIRVIEW, which alone enrolls about 734 students.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Major County has decreased 13% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,290 students to 1,117. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 75% to 72% over the same window.

On allk12, the community for Major County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Major County?
Major County, Oklahoma has 6 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,117 students.
How many high schools are in Major County?
Major County, Oklahoma has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 292 students.
How many middle schools are in Major County?
Major County, Oklahoma has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 183 students.
How many elementary schools are in Major County?
Major County, Oklahoma has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 642 students.
What is the largest school district in Major County?
FAIRVIEW is the largest school district in Major County, serving approximately 734 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
What is the population of Major County?
Major County, Oklahoma has a population of approximately 7,628, with a median age of 42. About 25.3% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Major County?
Median household income in Major County is $71,266, above the Oklahoma average of $59,445. About 5.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Major County?
Approximately 20.1% of adults 25 and older in Major County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Major County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 54.4% of students in Major 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 Major County schools?
Across Major County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.6 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data