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Best Schools in Enid, OK

20 public K-12 schools in Enid from NCES Common Core of Data: enrollment, grade span, demographics, and Civil Rights Data Collection statistics for every active campus.

20 public schools ranked by quality score. NCES CCD 2022-23 data.

Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions families make. This page ranks every public school in Enid, OK using a composite quality score based on student-teacher ratios, counselor access, gifted program availability, and attendance rates. All data comes from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data for the 2022-23 school year.

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8,894
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Avg Quality
17.1:1
Avg Class Size

How the Enid Public-School Landscape Breaks Down

Enid, OK enrolls 8,894 students across 20 public schools reporting to the National Center for Education Statistics. The average student-teacher ratio across the city is 17.1:1, Schools must report at least five campuses in a city to appear in this listing, which is why very small towns may redirect to the broader county or state view.

The highest-ranked campus in Enid is Enid Hs, scoring 36/100 (F) with 2,157 enrolled students at the high level. Families should treat any single ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict — a school serving fewer at-risk students or offering more AP classes will score higher on resource-based composites even if individual teachers or programs elsewhere are stronger. The quality score framework is transparent and rebuilt from raw NCES and Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) inputs, so each component can be inspected on the individual school pages linked in the table below.

Enid schools sit within multiple district boundaries, which matters for property taxes, redistricting votes, and bond measures. Each district files its own NCES F-33 financial return, meaning per-pupil spending can vary noticeably even between neighbouring campuses in the same city. Use the table to sort by enrollment, level, or district, then click any school name for campus-level demographics, Title I status, counselor and nurse staffing, AP courses, chronic-absenteeism rates, and district per-pupil spending. The sidebar links also connect Enid housing costs, wage data, and crime statistics — context many parents weigh alongside test-adjacent school signals when relocating.

Enid Hs accounts for 24.3% of all Enid public-school enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Enid-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A dominant campus often anchors a city's program landscape and absorbs a disproportionate share of district capital and staffing decisions. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Enid school enrollment varies 17× across entities

Enid school enrollment ranges from 130 students (lowest) to 2,157 students (highest), a spread of 2,027 students. That spread reflects typical urban portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing, programme depth, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same city based on enrollment shape — a 200-student magnet runs a different operational model than a 2,000-student comprehensive high school.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Enid student-teacher ratio is 17.1:1 — near the typical range (US average ~16) — aligned with the U.S. average of approximately 16:1

student-teacher ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE classroom teachers against total enrollment — push-in specialists, English-language aides, special-education co-teachers, and counselors are not included in most reporting Variation between sub-units within Enid is typically wider than the Enid-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data — Public School Universe NCES Common Core of Data — Public School Universe

# School Score
1. Enid Hs 36 F
2. Dewitt Waller Ms 39 F
3. Garfield Es 29 F
4. Chisholm Es 46 D
5. Longfellow Ms 52 C-
6. Prairie View Es 42 D
7. Coolidge Es 36 F
8. Glenwood Es 41 D
9. Emerson Ms 43 D
10. Chisholm Hs 51 C-
11. Adams Es 46 D
12. Monroe Es 42 D
13. Taft Es 32 F
14. Hayes Es 38 F
15. Hoover Es 51 C-
16. Pioneer-Pleasant Vale Es 37 F
17. Chisholm Ms 51 C-
18. Mckinley Es 21 F
19. Carver Early Childhood Ctr 30 F
20. Eisenhower Es 51 C-

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best schools in Enid, OK?

The top-rated school in Enid is Enid Hs with a quality score of 36/100. There are 20 public schools in Enid with 8,894 total students.

How many schools are in Enid, OK?

Enid has 20 public schools with a total enrollment of 8,894 students. Average student-teacher ratio: 17.1:1.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 and Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22. Quality scores based on student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance. Schools must have 5+ in the city to be listed.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.