Rural schools make up a considerable portion of Oklahoma's public education system. These schools are an integral part of community life for many rural towns. They are also a critical part of Oklahoma's economy, responsible for training the next generation of thinkers, workers, builders, and leaders. Unfortunately, data suggest that many of Oklahoma's rural schools are not providing their students with the academic and non-academic skills necessary for them to be successful in their next steps after high school. This report is an effort to raise the collective voices of rural community members and convey their thoughts and perspectives to policymakers in the state capital. Through a series of twelve focus groups and nine interviews, the authors spoke to more than eighty individuals living in rural communities throughout Oklahoma. The authors asked them about the issues facing the schools in their communities, including topics ranging from course options for students in high school to students' post-college job prospects to their perspectives on policies like charter schools and consolidation. Ten findings fall into three overarching themes: (1) high school alone is not enough; (2) students need more and different guidance navigating their options; and (3) concerns with education policy. Appendices are included.