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McIntosh County

Oklahoma · Public K-12

McIntosh County, Oklahoma reports 11 public K-12 schools to NCES, set against a county population of about 19,400, with a mix of 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high.

7-year change in McIntosh County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,779
-118 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
11
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
11
5 districts
Enrollment
2,779
NCES CCD
Median income
$46,281
Below Oklahoma avg
Free/reduced lunch
82.2%
Above Oklahoma avg
Elementary
6
1,410 students
Middle
2
563 students
High
3
806 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
CHECOTAH
1,428 students · 5 districts in McIntosh County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of McIntosh 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
68%
Hispanic
3%
Black
3%
Asian
1%
Two or more
13%
Native American
16%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
46%
Hispanic
5%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
15%
Native American
31%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
15.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
16.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.3%
civilian labor
Median age
47
19.9% under 18

Test scores in McIntosh County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Oklahoma state average: 30.6%.

Top 3 schools (ELA)
  1. CHECOTAH INTERMEDIATE ES· 39.9%
  2. CHECOTAH MS· 32.4%
  3. EUFAULA ES· 26.0%

See all 3 schools in McIntosh County ranked by score →

All schools (11)

NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
EUFAULA ESEufaulaElementaryPK-05512·
MARSHALL ESChecotahElementaryPK-02433·
EUFAULA HSEufaulaHigh09-12392·
CHECOTAH HSChecotahHigh09-12389·
CHECOTAH MSChecotahMiddle06-08319·
CHECOTAH INTERMEDIATE ESChecotahElementary03-05287·
EUFAULA MSEufaulaMiddle06-08244·
STIDHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLEufaulaElementaryPK-0893·
RYAL PUBLIC SCHOOLHenryettaElementaryPK-0854·
HANNA ESHannaElementaryPK-0831·
HANNA HSHannaHigh09-1225·

Cities in McIntosh County

Checotah4 schoolsEufaula4 schoolsHanna2 schoolsHenryetta1 school

About McIntosh County

In Oklahoma, McIntosh County is a compact county of about 19,400 residents. 11 public schools across the county hosts about 2,779 students between them.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $46,281, 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 16%. That income level is 22% meaningfully below the Oklahoma median.

For a sense of the school types, McIntosh County consists of 6 elementary schools (1,410 students), 2 middle schools (563), and 3 high schools (806).

CHECOTAH dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,428 students on its own.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in McIntosh County has fell 4% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,897 students to 2,779.

On this page, the community for McIntosh County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in McIntosh County?
McIntosh County, Oklahoma has 11 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,779 students.
How many high schools are in McIntosh County?
McIntosh County, Oklahoma has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 806 students.
How many middle schools are in McIntosh County?
McIntosh County, Oklahoma has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 563 students.
How many elementary schools are in McIntosh County?
McIntosh County, Oklahoma has 6 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,410 students.
What is the largest school district in McIntosh County?
CHECOTAH is the largest school district in McIntosh County, serving approximately 1,428 students. The county contains 5 school districts overall.
How many people live in McIntosh County?
McIntosh County has roughly 19,400 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in McIntosh County?
Median household income in McIntosh County is $46,281, below the Oklahoma average of $59,445. About 16.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of McIntosh County?
Approximately 15.9% of adults 25 and older in McIntosh County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in McIntosh County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 82.2% of students in McIntosh County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Oklahoma county average of 66.8%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in McIntosh County schools?
Across McIntosh County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.3 to 1.

McIntosh County school rankings

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