Educational Attainment
Only 27.3% of Oklahomans hold a bachelor's degree or higher, one of the lower shares in the country.
Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
2006–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year (FRED GCT1502OK).
| Indicator | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher (%) | 27.3 | 34.3 |
Schools
Oklahoma has about 1,780 public schools across roughly 540 school districts, one of the highest counts of districts per capita in the nation.
Public schools reporting teachers
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
Public school enrollment (K-12)
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
Universities
Oklahoma has 25 public and private degree-granting institutions, led by the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University.
College and graduate school students
2008–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, undergraduate + graduate/professional, B14001 (2020 not released).
- •Johns Hopkins University receives more federal research funding than any other U.S. university.
Graduation Rates
Oklahoma's high school graduation rate is about 84.7%, below the national average.
Adults 25+ with a high school diploma or higher
2008–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, B15003 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate (%) | 84.7 | 87 |
Student Enrollment
Oklahoma's K-12 public schools enroll about 700,000 students, with higher education enrollment around 190,000.
People enrolled in school (age 3+)
2008–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, B14001 (2020 not released).
Student-Teacher Ratios
Oklahoma's student-teacher ratio is about 15.7:1, with the state facing chronic teacher shortages.
Students per full-time teacher (public schools)
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
Full-time-equivalent public school teachers
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.