Total enrollment
8,736
+1,049 (+14%) vs SY 2020-21
McClain County
Oklahoma · Public K-12
21 public K-12 schools operate inside McClain County, with roughly 8,736 students enrolled, an average of 416 per school. By level, that breaks down as 9 elementary, 6 middle, and 6 high schools.
4-year change in McClain County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
21
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How McClain County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Oklahoma | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 8,736 | #16 of 66 | #889 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 21 | #32 of 66 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.4:1 | #53 of 66 | #2,170 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 43.3% | #66 of 66 | #1,951 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 56.1% | #55 of 66 | #782 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.
McClain County school rankings
Residents
45,273
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
21
6 districts
Enrollment
8,736
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$84,552
Above Oklahoma avg
Free/reduced lunch
43.3%
Below Oklahoma avg
Elementary
9
4,061 students
Middle
6
1,926 students
High
6
2,749 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
NEWCASTLE
2,618 students · 6 districts in McClain County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of McClain 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+
28.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.7%
civilian labor
Median age
39
25.1% under 18
Test scores in McClain County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 10 schools ranked. Oklahoma state average: 30.6%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- BLANCHARD INTERMEDIATE ES· 41.4%
- WASHINGTON ES· 39.4%
- BLANCHARD MS· 36.1%
- NEWCASTLE ES· 34.6%
- WASHINGTON MS· 34.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- NEWCASTLE MS· 21.9%
- PURCELL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL· 25.5%
- PURCELL JHS· 27.2%
- DIBBLE MS· 27.8%
- WAYNE ES· 30.1%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEWCASTLE HS | Newcastle | High | 09-12 | 809 | · |
| BLANCHARD HS | Blanchard | High | 09-12 | 773 | · |
| NEWCASTLE ES | Newcastle | Elementary | 02-05 | 738 | · |
| NEWCASTLE MS | Newcastle | Middle | 06-08 | 599 | · |
| WASHINGTON ES | Washington | Elementary | PK-05 | 587 | · |
| BLANCHARD ES | Blanchard | Elementary | PK-02 | 543 | · |
| NEWCASTLE EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR | Newcastle | Elementary | PK-01 | 472 | · |
| BLANCHARD INTERMEDIATE ES | Blanchard | Elementary | 03-05 | 460 | · |
| BLANCHARD MS | Blanchard | Middle | 06-08 | 454 | · |
| PURCELL HS | Purcell | High | 09-12 | 438 | · |
| PURCELL ES | Purcell | Elementary | PK-02 | 387 | · |
| WASHINGTON HS | Washington | High | 09-12 | 344 | · |
| DIBBLE ES | Blanchard | Elementary | PK-05 | 335 | · |
| PURCELL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | Purcell | Elementary | 03-05 | 328 | · |
| PURCELL JHS | Purcell | Middle | 06-08 | 310 | · |
| WASHINGTON MS | Washington | Middle | 06-08 | 277 | · |
| DIBBLE HS | Blanchard | High | 09-12 | 238 | · |
| WAYNE ES | Wayne | Elementary | PK-05 | 211 | · |
| DIBBLE MS | Blanchard | Middle | 06-08 | 190 | · |
| WAYNE HS | Wayne | High | 09-12 | 147 | · |
| WAYNE MS | Wayne | Middle | 06-08 | 96 | · |
Cities in McClain County
About McClain County
In Oklahoma, McClain County is a thinly populated county of about 45,273 residents. 21 public schools across the county enrolls about 8,736 students between them.
Zooming out, census numbers show the median household earns about $84,552 a year, 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 42% above the Oklahoma median.
Looking at the level breakdown, McClain County spans 9 elementary schools (4,061 students), 6 middle schools (1,926), and 6 high schools (2,749).
The largest single district in McClain County is NEWCASTLE, which alone enrolls about 2,618 students.
Over the past 4-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 8,736 students, climbed 14% from the 7,687 reported in SY 2020-21.
On allk12, the community for McClain County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. 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