Total enrollment
7,186
+177 (+3%) vs SY 2020-21
Stephens County
Oklahoma · Public K-12
Stephens County reports 26 public K-12 schools and roughly 7,186 students enrolled, per NCES, with a mix of 13 elementary, 6 middle, and 7 high.
4-year change in Stephens County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
26
+1 (+4%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Stephens County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Oklahoma | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 7,186 | #23 of 66 | #1,033 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 26 | #20 of 66 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.4:1 | #38 of 66 | #1,907 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 60.2% | #53 of 66 | #1,116 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 54.4% | #56 of 66 | #875 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.
Stephens County school rankings
Residents
43,551
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
26
8 districts
Enrollment
7,186
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$61,620
Above Oklahoma avg
Free/reduced lunch
60.2%
Below Oklahoma avg
Elementary
13
3,644 students
Middle
6
1,458 students
High
7
2,084 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
DUNCAN
3,278 students · 8 districts in Stephens County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Stephens 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+
20.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.2%
civilian labor
Median age
41
22.8% under 18
Test scores in Stephens County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 10 schools ranked. Oklahoma state average: 30.6%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- MARLOW ES· 51.5%
- BRAY-DOYLE ES· 42.1%
- EMPIRE ES· 34.4%
- PLATO ES· 31.4%
- HORACE MANN ES· 30.4%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- DUNCAN MS· 22.1%
- CENTRAL HIGH ES· 23.5%
- MARLOW MS· 28.4%
- EMPIRE MS· 29.0%
- VELMA-ALMA ES· 30.3%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUNCAN HS | Duncan | High | 09-12 | 981 | · |
| MARLOW ES | Marlow | Elementary | PK-05 | 702 | · |
| DUNCAN MS | Duncan | Middle | 06-08 | 696 | · |
| COMANCHE ES | Comanche | Elementary | PK-05 | 439 | · |
| MARLOW HS | Marlow | High | 09-12 | 371 | · |
| EMERSON ES | Duncan | Elementary | KG-05 | 336 | · |
| HORACE MANN ES | Duncan | Elementary | KG-05 | 327 | · |
| WOODROW WILSON ES | Duncan | Elementary | KG-05 | 321 | · |
| PLATO ES | Duncan | Elementary | KG-05 | 283 | · |
| MARLOW MS | Marlow | Middle | 06-08 | 282 | · |
| COMANCHE HS | Comanche | High | 09-12 | 244 | · |
| EMPIRE ES | Duncan | Elementary | PK-05 | 244 | · |
| VELMA-ALMA ES | Velma | Elementary | PK-05 | 211 | · |
| CENTRAL HIGH ES | Marlow | Elementary | PK-05 | 198 | · |
| BRAY-DOYLE ES | Marlow | Elementary | PK-08 | 177 | · |
| COMANCHE MS | Comanche | Middle | 06-08 | 175 | · |
| WILL ROGERS PRE-K CTR | Duncan | Elementary | PK-PK | 174 | · |
| MARK TWAIN ES | Duncan | Elementary | KG-05 | 160 | · |
| EMPIRE HS | Duncan | High | 09-12 | 150 | · |
| VELMA-ALMA HS | Velma | High | 09-12 | 146 | · |
| CENTRAL HIGH HS | Marlow | High | 09-12 | 113 | · |
| EMPIRE MS | Duncan | Middle | 06-08 | 112 | · |
| CENTRAL HIGH MS | Marlow | Middle | 06-08 | 103 | · |
| VELMA-ALMA MS | Velma | Middle | 06-08 | 90 | · |
| BRAY-DOYLE HS | Marlow | High | 09-12 | 79 | · |
| GRANDVIEW PUBLIC SCHOOL | Comanche | Elementary | PK-08 | 72 | · |
Cities in Stephens County
About Stephens County
Stephens County is a sparse Oklahoma county of about 43,551 residents, home to 26 public schools and roughly 7,186 students.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show the median household earns about $61,620 a year, roughly 21% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Stephens County covers 13 elementary schools (3,644 students), 6 middle schools (1,458), and 7 high schools (2,084).
DUNCAN dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 3,278 students on its own.
Over the past 4-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 7,186 students, rose 3% from the 7,009 reported in SY 2020-21. Stephens County now counts 26 public schools, up from 25 in SY 2020-21.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Stephens County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data