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Tillman County

Oklahoma · Public K-12

The 8 public K-12 schools in Tillman County cover all standard grade bands (4 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high), with combined enrollment around 1,189.

7-year change in Tillman County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,189
-254 (-18%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
8
-1 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
41%
was 41%
% Hispanic
43%
was 42%
% Black
7%
was 9%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
8
4 districts
Enrollment
1,189
NCES CCD
Median income
$48,939
Below Oklahoma avg
Free/reduced lunch
80.2%
Above Oklahoma avg
Elementary
4
659 students
Middle
1
172 students
High
3
358 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
FREDERICK
737 students · 4 districts in Tillman County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Tillman 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
65%
Hispanic
28%
Black
7%
Asian
0%
Two or more
16%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
41%
Hispanic
43%
Black
7%
Asian
0%
Two or more
8%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
16.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.9%
civilian labor
Median age
41
23.8% under 18

Test scores in Tillman County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Oklahoma state average: 30.6%.

Top 2 schools (ELA)
  1. FREDERICK ES· 34.4%
  2. FREDERICK MS· 28.5%

See all 2 schools in Tillman County ranked by score →

All schools (8)

NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
FREDERICK ESFrederickElementaryPK-05363·
FREDERICK HSFrederickHigh09-12202·
FREDERICK MSFrederickMiddle06-08172·
GRANDFIELD ESGrandfieldElementaryPK-08142·
TIPTON ESTiptonElementaryPK-08133·
TIPTON HSTiptonHigh09-1280·
GRANDFIELD HSGrandfieldHigh09-1276·
DAVIDSON ESDavidsonElementaryPK-0821·

Cities in Tillman County

Frederick3 schoolsGrandfield2 schoolsTipton2 schoolsDavidson1 school

About Tillman County

Tillman County is a thinly populated county of about 6,910 residents in Oklahoma. Its public-school system serves approximately 1,189 students across 8 schools.

Zooming out, census numbers show the median household earns about $48,939 a year, roughly 17% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 18%. That income level is 18% meaningfully below the Oklahoma median.

For a sense of the school types, Tillman County is built around 4 elementary schools (659 students), 1 middle school (172), and 3 high schools (358).

FREDERICK dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 737 students on its own.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,189 students, fell 18% from the 1,443 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Tillman County closed 1 school, going from 9 to 8.

On allk12, the community for Tillman County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Tillman County?
There are 8 public K-12 schools in Tillman County, Oklahoma, with a combined enrollment of about 1,189.
How many high schools are in Tillman County?
Tillman County, Oklahoma has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 358 students.
How many middle schools are in Tillman County?
Tillman County, Oklahoma has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 172 students.
How many elementary schools are in Tillman County?
Tillman County, Oklahoma has 4 public elementary schools, serving approximately 659 students.
What is the largest school district in Tillman County?
FREDERICK is the largest school district in Tillman County, serving approximately 737 students. The county contains 4 school districts overall.
How many people live in Tillman County?
Tillman County has roughly 6,910 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Tillman County?
Median household income in Tillman County is $48,939, below the Oklahoma average of $59,445. About 17.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Tillman County?
Approximately 16.8% of adults 25 and older in Tillman County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Tillman County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 80.2% of students in Tillman 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 Tillman County schools?
Across Tillman County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.7 to 1.

Tillman County school rankings

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