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Creek County Schools & Education

School Score

15/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

85.1%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

85.1%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 84.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$5,448

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,520

School Score

15/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 28/100

State Score Position

#65

of 77 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Creek County

Measured School Summary

Creek County faces educational challenges with a school score of 15/100 and a graduation rate of 85.1%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $5,448 per pupil, Creek County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 47% below the Oklahoma average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 16% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Creek County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

38 public schools and 14 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

15/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #65 of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data.

Completion

85.1%

0.8 pts above the state average

Funding context

$5,448

$1,072 below the state average

School coverage

38

14 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Creek County has 38 public schools across 14 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

Parent decision brief

What Creek County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Review-carefully county

Creek County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.

State position

#65

of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data. The county score is 13 points below the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

SAPULPA

Elementary to high school visible

3,718 students

Elementary 4Middle 1High 1Other 1

7 listed schools in this county slice.

BRISTOW

Elementary to high school visible

1,661 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

MANNFORD

Elementary to high school visible

1,517 students

Elementary 3Middle 1High 1Other 0

5 listed schools in this county slice.

KIEFER

Elementary to high school visible

951 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

SAPULPA is the largest listed district slice, with 7 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Creek County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Creek County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Creek County, Oklahoma

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

Extensive Education Infrastructure in Creek

Creek County maintains a robust network of 38 public schools across 14 districts, serving 12,110 students. The landscape features 21 elementary schools, six middle schools, and 10 high schools to accommodate various age groups.

Performance Competitive with State Averages

The graduation rate of 85.1% outperforms the Oklahoma state average of 84.3% and nears the 87.0% national benchmark. However, per-pupil spending of $5,448 is lower than the state average and significantly less than the $13,000 national median.

Sapulpa and Local School Leadership

Sapulpa is the largest district, enrolling 3,718 students across seven schools, followed by Bristow and Mannford. All schools in the county are traditional public institutions, with no charter options currently available.

Diversity in School Settings

The county offers a mix of 21 rural, 10 suburban, and seven town-based schools with an average enrollment of 319. Sapulpa High School is the largest campus with 951 students, while many rural elementary schools offer a much smaller, intimate feel.

School Overview

Total Schools

38

in Creek County

Reported Enrollment

12,110

38 schools reporting

School Districts

14

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary21
Middle6
High10
Other1

14 School Districts in Creek County

SAPULPA

Guide
7 schools
3,718 students
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BRISTOW

4 schools
1,661 students

MANNFORD

5 schools
1,517 students

KIEFER

3 schools
951 students

LONE STAR

1 school
881 students

KELLYVILLE

4 schools
835 students

MOUNDS

2 schools
596 students

DRUMRIGHT

3 schools
446 students

DEPEW

2 schools
369 students

PRETTY WATER

1 school
286 students

38 Public Schools in Creek County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 38 matching schools

SAPULPA HS

SAPULPA

Sapulpa, 74066 / Suburb: Large

Profile10–12High951 students

LONE STAR PUBLIC SCHOOL

LONE STAR

Sapulpa, 74066 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–8Primary881 students

HOLMES PARK ES

SAPULPA

Sapulpa, 74066 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–5Primary658 students

SAPULPA JHS

SAPULPA

Sapulpa, 74066 / Suburb: Large

Record8–9Other599 students

KIEFER ES

KIEFER

Kiefer, 74041 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–6Primary523 students

EDISON ES

BRISTOW

Bristow, 74010 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–2Primary495 students

SAPULPA MS

SAPULPA

Sapulpa, 74066 / Suburb: Large

Record6–7Middle487 students

MANNFORD HS

MANNFORD

MANNFORD, 74044 / Town: Fringe

Record9–12High468 students

BRISTOW HS

BRISTOW

Bristow, 74010 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High457 students

FREEDOM ES

SAPULPA

Sapulpa, 74066 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary456 students

MOUNDS ES

MOUNDS

Mounds, 74047 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–8Primary406 students

BRISTOW MS

BRISTOW

Bristow, 74010 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle380 students

MANNFORD MS

MANNFORD

MANNFORD, 74044 / Town: Fringe

Record6–8Middle336 students

COLLINS ES

BRISTOW

Bristow, 74010 / Town: Distant

Record3–5Primary329 students

MANNFORD LOWER ES

MANNFORD

Mannford, 74044 / Town: Fringe

Record1–3Primary315 students

JEFFERSON HEIGHTS ES

SAPULPA

Sapulpa, 74066 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–5Primary310 students

KIEFER HS

KIEFER

Kiefer, 74041 / Suburb: Large

Record9–12High292 students

PRETTY WATER PUBLIC SCHOOL

PRETTY WATER

Sapulpa, 74066 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–8Primary286 students

KELLYVILLE HS

KELLYVILLE

Kellyville, 74039 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High279 students

ALLEN-BOWDEN PUBLIC SCHOOL

ALLEN-BOWDEN

Tulsa, 74131 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–8Primary277 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,448

State avg $6,520

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Oklahoma counties have the highest graduation rates?
Harmon County (95.0%), Major County (93.1%), and Garvin County (92.8%) currently lead Oklahoma among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Oklahoma?
Across Oklahoma counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $6,520. The highest current county values are Grant County ($9,426), Alfalfa County ($9,014), and Roger Mills County ($8,927). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Creek County?
Creek County has a school score of 15/100, which is a lower measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Creek County?
The high school graduation rate in Creek County is 85.1%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Creek County spend per student?
Creek County spends $5,448 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Creek County, Oklahoma — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Creek County, Oklahoma?

Creek County maintains a robust network of 38 public schools across 14 districts, serving 12,110 students. The landscape features 21 elementary schools, six middle schools, and 10 high schools to accommodate various age groups.

How do schools in Creek County perform academically?

The graduation rate of 85.1% outperforms the Oklahoma state average of 84.3% and nears the 87.0% national benchmark. However, per-pupil spending of $5,448 is lower than the state average and significantly less than the $13,000 national median.

What are the major school districts in Creek County, Oklahoma?

Sapulpa is the largest district, enrolling 3,718 students across seven schools, followed by Bristow and Mannford. All schools in the county are traditional public institutions, with no charter options currently available.

What is the school experience like in Creek County?

The county offers a mix of 21 rural, 10 suburban, and seven town-based schools with an average enrollment of 319. Sapulpa High School is the largest campus with 951 students, while many rural elementary schools offer a much smaller, intimate feel.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.