Best Schools in McClain County, OK
McClain County, OK has 43 public schools (14 high, 10 middle, 19 elementary) serving 16,639 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in McClain County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in McClain County, OK
The top high schools in McClain County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Blanchard Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blanchard • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 724 Students
2. Norman Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norman • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2137 Students
3. Alex Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alex • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 86 Students
4. Purcell Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Purcell • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 399 Students
5. Bridge Creek Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bridge Creek • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 508 Students
6. Washington Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 353 Students
7. Stratford Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stratford • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 186 Students
8. Newcastle Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newcastle • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 760 Students
9. Paoli Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paoli • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 60 Students
10. Lindsay Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lindsay • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 324 Students
Best Middle Schools in McClain County, OK
The top middle schools in McClain County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Washington Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 279 Students
2. Blanchard Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blanchard • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 477 Students
3. Purcell Jhs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Purcell • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 310 Students
4. Alcott Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norman • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 713 Students
5. Bridge Creek Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bridge Creek • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 401 Students
6. Dibble Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dibble • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 166 Students
7. Stratford Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stratford • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 139 Students
8. Newcastle Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newcastle • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 591 Students
9. Lindsay Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lindsay • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 234 Students
10. Wayne Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 99 Students
Best Elementary Schools in McClain County, OK
The top elementary schools in McClain County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Blanchard Intermediate Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blanchard • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 481 Students
2. Alex Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alex • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 218 Students
3. Washington Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 565 Students
4. Bridge Creek Ies
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bridge Creek • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 409 Students
5. Newcastle Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newcastle • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 761 Students
6. Paoli Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paoli • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 100 Students
7. Asher Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Asher • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 218 Students
8. Purcell Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Purcell • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 327 Students
9. Wayne Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 204 Students
10. Dibble Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dibble • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 345 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in McClain County, OK
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
McClain County, OK has a total population of 41,662 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in McClain County, OK
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood McClain County, OK.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.85 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.91 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.94 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in McClain County, OK.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for McClain County, OK.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit McClain County, OK Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in McClain County, OK
How many schools are in McClain County, OK?
McClain County, OK has 43 public schools: 14 high schools, 10 middle schools and 19 elementary schools, serving 16,639 students in total.
How do schools in McClain County perform on state tests?
On average, 43 schools in McClain County score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in McClain County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in McClain County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 28%
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- Projected: 23%
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- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 33%
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- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 22%
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- Projected: 18%
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- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Mcclain County
5 places in Mcclain County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Blanchard (7)
- Newcastle (4)
- Purcell (4)
- Washington (3)
- Wayne (3)