Total enrollment
12,326
+374 (+3%) vs SY 2020-21
Pottawatomie County
Oklahoma · Public K-12
Across Pottawatomie County, 41 public K-12 schools educate around 12,326 students, roughly 1 in 6 residents. The level mix runs 21 elementary, 9 middle, and 11 high.
4-year change in Pottawatomie County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
40
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Pottawatomie County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Oklahoma | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 12,326 | #7 of 66 | #698 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 40 | #6 of 66 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.0:1 | #29 of 66 | #1,778 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 65.8% | #39 of 66 | #871 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 64.3% | #39 of 66 | #356 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.
Pottawatomie County school rankings
Residents
73,463
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
41
15 districts
Enrollment
12,326
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$61,398
Above Oklahoma avg
Free/reduced lunch
65.8%
Below Oklahoma avg
Elementary
21
6,302 students
Middle
9
2,426 students
High
11
3,598 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
SHAWNEE
3,329 students · 15 districts in Pottawatomie County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Pottawatomie 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+
20.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.3%
civilian labor
Median age
38
23.1% under 18
Test scores in Pottawatomie County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 11 schools ranked. Oklahoma state average: 30.6%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- GROVE PUBLIC SCHOOL· 44.3%
- BETHEL ES· 40.8%
- DALE ES· 34.6%
- SEQUOYAH ES· 34.0%
- SOUTH ROCK CREEK PUBLIC SCHOOL· 32.2%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- TECUMSEH MS· 12.0%
- SHAWNEE MS· 20.0%
- MCLOUD JHS· 21.0%
- BETHEL MS· 22.7%
- WILL ROGERS ES· 24.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHAWNEE HS | Shawnee | High | 09-12 | 1,045 | · |
| SHAWNEE MS | Shawnee | Middle | 06-08 | 693 | · |
| TECUMSEH HS | Tecumseh | High | 09-12 | 684 | · |
| BETHEL ES | Shawnee | Elementary | PK-05 | 556 | · |
| GROVE PUBLIC SCHOOL | Shawnee | Elementary | PK-08 | 539 | · |
| MCLOUD HS | Mcloud | High | 09-12 | 490 | · |
| NORTH ROCK CREEK HS | Shawnee | High | 09-12 | 487 | · |
| NORTH ROCK CREEK ES | Shawnee | Elementary | PK-04 | 458 | · |
| SOUTH ROCK CREEK PUBLIC SCHOOL | Shawnee | Elementary | PK-08 | 418 | · |
| CROSS TIMBERS ES | Tecumseh | Elementary | 03-05 | 409 | · |
| DALE ES | Dale | Elementary | PK-05 | 409 | · |
| TECUMSEH MS | Tecumseh | Middle | 06-08 | 400 | · |
| WILL ROGERS ES | Shawnee | Elementary | 01-05 | 367 | · |
| SHAWNEE EC CTR | Shawnee | Elementary | PK-01 | 350 | · |
| BETHEL HS | Shawnee | High | 09-12 | 349 | · |
| JEFFERSON ES | Shawnee | Elementary | KG-05 | 348 | · |
| MCLOUD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | Mcloud | Middle | 04-06 | 328 | · |
| SEQUOYAH ES | Shawnee | Elementary | KG-05 | 293 | · |
| MCLOUD EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER | Mcloud | Elementary | PK-01 | 277 | · |
| BETHEL MS | Shawnee | Middle | 06-08 | 255 | · |
| BARNARD ES | Tecumseh | Elementary | 01-02 | 251 | · |
| MCLOUD JHS | Mcloud | Middle | 07-08 | 244 | · |
| DALE HS | Dale | High | 09-12 | 237 | · |
| HORACE MANN ES | Shawnee | Elementary | KG-05 | 233 | · |
| DALE MS | Dale | Middle | 06-08 | 218 | · |
| MACOMB ES | Macomb | Elementary | PK-08 | 215 | · |
| MCLOUD ES | Mcloud | Elementary | 02-03 | 212 | · |
| TECUMSEH EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR | Tecumseh | Elementary | PK-KG | 202 | · |
| ASHER ES | Asher | Elementary | PK-08 | 198 | · |
| PLEASANT GROVE PUBLIC SCHOOL | Shawnee | Elementary | PK-08 | 198 | · |
| EARLSBORO ES | Earlsboro | Elementary | PK-08 | 159 | · |
| MAUD ES | Maud | Elementary | PK-08 | 150 | · |
| NORTH ROCK CREEK INTERMEDIATE | Shawnee | Middle | 05-06 | 147 | · |
| NORTH ROCK CREEK MS | Shawnee | Middle | 07-08 | 141 | · |
| MACOMB HS | Macomb | High | 09-12 | 83 | · |
| EARLSBORO HS | Earlsboro | High | 09-12 | 80 | · |
| ASHER HS | Asher | High | 09-12 | 74 | · |
| WANETTE ES | Wanette | Elementary | PK-08 | 60 | · |
| OKLA YOUTH ACADEMY HS-TECUMSEH | Tecumseh | High | 09-12 | 49 | · |
| WANETTE HS | Wanette | High | 09-12 | 20 | · |
| OKLA YOUTH ACADEMY MS-TECUMSEH | Tecumseh | Middle | 06-08 | · | · |
Cities in Pottawatomie County
About Pottawatomie County
Pottawatomie County is a mid-sized county of about 73,463 residents in Oklahoma. Its public-school system teaches approximately 12,326 students across 41 schools.
Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $61,398, about 20% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 12%.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Pottawatomie County comprises 21 elementary schools (6,302 students), 9 middle schools (2,426), and 11 high schools (3,598).
The largest single district in Pottawatomie County is SHAWNEE, which alone enrolls about 3,329 students.
Over the past 4-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 12,326 students, expanded 3% from the 11,952 reported in SY 2020-21.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Pottawatomie County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data