Total enrollment
2,456
+43 (+2%) vs SY 2020-21
Pawnee County
Oklahoma · Public K-12
Oklahoma's Pawnee County runs 8 public K-12 schools between its districts, the largest being Cleveland at 1,538 students. By level, that breaks down as 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
4-year change in Pawnee County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Pawnee County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Oklahoma | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,456 | #45 of 66 | #2,031 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 8 | #62 of 66 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.8:1 | #45 of 66 | #2,023 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 69.2% | #33 of 66 | #776 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 59.3% | #52 of 66 | #601 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.
Pawnee County school rankings
Residents
15,795
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
8
3 districts
Enrollment
2,456
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$58,738
Below Oklahoma avg
Free/reduced lunch
69.2%
Above Oklahoma avg
Elementary
4
1,298 students
Middle
2
462 students
High
2
696 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
CLEVELAND
1,538 students · 3 districts in Pawnee County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Pawnee 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+
16.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.4%
civilian labor
Median age
42
23.2% under 18
Test scores in Pawnee County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Oklahoma state average: 30.6%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- CLEVELAND INTERMEDIATE ES· 31.0%
- PAWNEE ES· 26.0%
- CLEVELAND MS· 19.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLEVELAND HS | Cleveland | High | 09-12 | 508 | · |
| CLEVELAND PRIMARY ES | Cleveland | Elementary | PK-02 | 362 | · |
| CLEVELAND INTERMEDIATE ES | Cleveland | Elementary | 03-05 | 340 | · |
| CLEVELAND MS | Cleveland | Middle | 06-08 | 328 | · |
| JENNINGS PUBLIC SCHOOL | Jennings | Elementary | PK-08 | 303 | · |
| PAWNEE ES | Pawnee | Elementary | PK-05 | 293 | · |
| PAWNEE HS | Pawnee | High | 09-12 | 188 | · |
| PAWNEE MS | Pawnee | Middle | 06-08 | 134 | · |
Cities in Pawnee County
About Pawnee County
In Oklahoma, Pawnee County is a small county of about 15,795 residents. 8 public schools across the county serves about 2,456 students between them.
Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $58,738 a year, roughly 17% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 13%.
Looking at the level breakdown, Pawnee County is made up of 4 elementary schools (1,298 students), 2 middle schools (462), and 2 high schools (696).
CLEVELAND dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,538 students on its own.
Over the past 4-year window. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 2,413 students in SY 2020-21 versus 2,456 in SY 2024-25.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Pawnee County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data