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Washita County

Oklahoma · Public K-12

Washita County in Oklahoma is home to 9 public K-12 schools, serving roughly 1,806 students between them, broken out as 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high. Cordell is the largest district by enrollment.

7-year change in Washita County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,806
-220 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
9
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
71%
was 74%
% Hispanic
15%
was 15%
% Black
1%
was 3%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
9
4 districts
Enrollment
1,806
NCES CCD
Median income
$63,501
Above Oklahoma avg
Free/reduced lunch
59.5%
Below Oklahoma avg
Elementary
4
1,191 students
Middle
1
84 students
High
4
531 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
CORDELL
615 students · 4 districts in Washita County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Washita 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
85%
Hispanic
10%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
10%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
71%
Hispanic
15%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
9%
Native American
3%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
20.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.7%
civilian labor
Median age
41
24.2% under 18

Test scores in Washita County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Oklahoma state average: 30.6%.

Top 4 schools (ELA)
  1. CANUTE ES· 40.3%
  2. CORDELL ES· 39.9%
  3. CORDELL JHS· 30.0%
  4. MCMURRAY ES· 29.1%

See all 4 schools in Washita County ranked by score →

All schools (9)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
CORDELL ESCordellElementaryPK-06364·
WILL ROGERS ESBurns FlatElementaryPK-08355·
CANUTE ESCanuteElementaryPK-08262·
MCMURRAY ESSentinelElementaryPK-08210·
CORDELL HSCordellHigh09-12167·
CANUTE HSCanuteHigh09-12152·
BURNS FLAT-DILL CITY HSBurns FlatHigh09-12132·
CORDELL JHSCordellMiddle07-0884·
BLANCHE THOMAS HSSentinelHigh09-1280·

Cities in Washita County

Cordell3 schoolsBurns Flat2 schoolsCanute2 schoolsSentinel2 schools

About Washita County

Across the rural-scale Oklahoma county of Washita County of about 10,815 residents, the public-school footprint covers 9 schools and about 1,806 students.

For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $63,501, roughly 20% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 9%. That income level is 7% noticeably above the Oklahoma median.

On the school-mix side, Washita County is made up of 4 elementary schools (1,191 students), 1 middle school (84), and 4 high schools (531).

CORDELL is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 615 students across Washita County.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Washita County has shrank 11% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,026 students to 1,806.

On allk12, the community for Washita County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Washita County?
There are 9 public K-12 schools in Washita County, Oklahoma, with a combined enrollment of about 1,806.
How many high schools are in Washita County?
Washita County, Oklahoma has 4 public high schools, serving approximately 531 students.
How many middle schools are in Washita County?
Washita County, Oklahoma has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 84 students.
How many elementary schools are in Washita County?
Washita County, Oklahoma has 4 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,191 students.
What is the largest school district in Washita County?
CORDELL is the largest school district in Washita County, serving approximately 615 students. The county contains 4 school districts overall.
What is the population of Washita County?
Washita County, Oklahoma has a population of approximately 10,815, with a median age of 41. About 24.2% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Washita County?
Median household income in Washita County is $63,501, above the Oklahoma average of $59,445. About 9.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Washita County?
Approximately 20.3% of adults 25 and older in Washita County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Washita County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 59.5% of students in Washita County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Oklahoma county average of 66.8%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Washita County schools?
Across Washita County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.0 to 1.

Washita County school rankings

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