Lehigh: Schools & Education
There are 6 public schools in Lehigh. Emerson Es is the largest at 374 students (grades -1-6). Total enrollment: 1,066 students.
- ~37 residents per school (vs Oklahoma ~309).
K-12 Schools
6 K-12 schools serving the area — about 37 residents per school. 3.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| School Districts · Districts | COTTONWOOD, COTTONWOOD, TUPELO |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 3 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 4008130, 4008730, 4030270 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 6 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,066 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 92 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 11.60 |
| Schools Count | 6 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | East Central University |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 26.0 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | East Central University |
| Nearest College · City | Ada |
| Nearest College · Phone | (580) 332-8000 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 26.0 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 1 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | COALGATE - COAL COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (580) 927-3103 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 115 W. OHIO, COALGATE OK 74538 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 0.4 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 3.0% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12