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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 campus. By level, that breaks down as 9 elementary, 6 middle, and 6 high schools.

7-year change in McClain County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
8,736
+802 (+10%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
21
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
21
6 districts
Enrollment
8,736
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
White
78%
Hispanic
10%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
13%
Native American
6%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
63%
Hispanic
15%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
12%
Native American
8%
Pacific Islander
0%
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)
  1. BLANCHARD INTERMEDIATE ES· 41.4%
  2. WASHINGTON ES· 39.4%
  3. BLANCHARD MS· 36.1%
  4. NEWCASTLE ES· 34.6%
  5. WASHINGTON MS· 34.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
  1. NEWCASTLE MS· 21.9%
  2. PURCELL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL· 25.5%
  3. PURCELL JHS· 27.2%
  4. DIBBLE MS· 27.8%
  5. WAYNE ES· 30.1%

See all 10 schools in McClain County ranked by score →

All schools (21)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
NEWCASTLE HSNewcastleHigh09-12809·
BLANCHARD HSBlanchardHigh09-12773·
NEWCASTLE ESNewcastleElementary02-05738·
NEWCASTLE MSNewcastleMiddle06-08599·
WASHINGTON ESWashingtonElementaryPK-05587·
BLANCHARD ESBlanchardElementaryPK-02543·
NEWCASTLE EARLY CHILDHOOD CTRNewcastleElementaryPK-01472·
BLANCHARD INTERMEDIATE ESBlanchardElementary03-05460·
BLANCHARD MSBlanchardMiddle06-08454·
PURCELL HSPurcellHigh09-12438·
PURCELL ESPurcellElementaryPK-02387·
WASHINGTON HSWashingtonHigh09-12344·
DIBBLE ESBlanchardElementaryPK-05335·
PURCELL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLPurcellElementary03-05328·
PURCELL JHSPurcellMiddle06-08310·
WASHINGTON MSWashingtonMiddle06-08277·
DIBBLE HSBlanchardHigh09-12238·
WAYNE ESWayneElementaryPK-05211·
DIBBLE MSBlanchardMiddle06-08190·
WAYNE HSWayneHigh09-12147·
WAYNE MSWayneMiddle06-0896·

Cities in McClain County

Blanchard4 schoolsNewcastle4 schoolsPurcell4 schoolsBlanchard3 schoolsWashington3 schoolsWayne3 schools

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 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 8,736 students, climbed 10% from the 7,934 reported in SY 2017-18.

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

How many public schools are in McClain County?
McClain County, Oklahoma has 21 public K-12 schools serving approximately 8,736 students.
How many high schools are in McClain County?
McClain County, Oklahoma has 6 public high schools, serving approximately 2,749 students.
How many middle schools are in McClain County?
McClain County, Oklahoma has 6 public middle schools, serving approximately 1,926 students.
How many elementary schools are in McClain County?
McClain County, Oklahoma has 9 public elementary schools, serving approximately 4,061 students.
What is the largest school district in McClain County?
NEWCASTLE is the largest school district in McClain County, serving approximately 2,618 students. The county contains 6 school districts overall.
What is the population of McClain County?
McClain County, Oklahoma has a population of approximately 45,273, with a median age of 39. About 25.1% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in McClain County?
Median household income in McClain County is $84,552, above the Oklahoma average of $59,445. About 6.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of McClain County?
Approximately 28.7% of adults 25 and older in McClain County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in McClain County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 43.3% of students in McClain 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 McClain County schools?
Across McClain County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 16.6 to 1.

McClain County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data