Murray County Schools & Education
Murray County, Oklahoma
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
17/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
83.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
83.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 84.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,056
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,520
School Score
17/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 28/100
State Score Position
#61
of 77 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Murray County
Measured School Summary
Murray County faces educational challenges with a school score of 17/100 and a graduation rate of 83.3%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,056 per pupil, Murray County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 40% below the Oklahoma average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Murray 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
9 public schools and 3 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
17/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #61 of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data.
Completion
83.3%
1.0 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,056
$464 below the state average
School coverage
9
3 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
Murray County has 9 public schools across 3 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.
What Murray 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
Murray 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
#61
of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data. The county score is 11 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.
SULPHUR
Elementary to high school visible
1,490 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
DAVIS
Elementary to high school visible
871 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
OKLAHOMA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
Elementary and high visible
110 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
SULPHUR is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Murray County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Murray 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 Murray 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.
Educational Access in Murray County
Murray County supports 2,471 students across nine public schools, including four elementary and three high schools. The county operates three districts, providing a mix of traditional public education and specialized state-run facilities.
Academic Outcomes and Funding Levels
The county reports an 83.3% graduation rate, which is slightly below the Oklahoma state average of 84.3%. With a per-pupil expenditure of $6,056, the county invests less than the state average and significantly less than the $13,000 national benchmark.
Sulphur and Specialized Learning Hubs
The Sulphur district is the county's largest, serving 1,490 students across four schools. Notably, the county also hosts the Oklahoma School for the Deaf, which operates two schools for 110 students, emphasizing the area's role in specialized education.
Town-Centered School Environments
All nine schools in Murray County are classified in town locales, creating a consistent community feel with an average of 275 students per school. Sulphur High School serves as the largest campus with 436 students, while Davis Elementary hosts 373.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in Murray County
Reported Enrollment
2,471
9 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Murray County
SULPHUR
DAVIS
OKLAHOMA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
9 Public Schools in Murray County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 9 of 9 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SULPHUR HS | Record | SULPHUR | Sulphur, 73086Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 436 |
| SULPHUR ES | Record | SULPHUR | Sulphur, 73086Town: Remote | PK–2 | Primary | 419 |
| DAVIS ES | Record | DAVIS | Davis, 73030Town: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 373 |
| SULPHUR MS | Record | SULPHUR | Sulphur, 73086Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 336 |
| SULPHUR INTERMEDIATE ES | Record | SULPHUR | Sulphur, 73086Town: Remote | 3–5 | Primary | 299 |
| DAVIS MS | Record | DAVIS | Davis, 73030Town: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 264 |
| DAVIS HS | Record | DAVIS | Davis, 73030Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 234 |
| OKLAHOMA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF | Record | OKLAHOMA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF | Sulphur, 73086Town: Remote | PK–8 | Special Education | 63 |
| OKLAHOMA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF | Record | OKLAHOMA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF | Sulphur, 73086Town: Remote | 9–12 | Special Education | 47 |
OKLAHOMA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
OKLAHOMA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
Sulphur, 73086 / Town: Remote
OKLAHOMA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
OKLAHOMA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
Sulphur, 73086 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,056
State avg $6,520
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Schools in Murray County, Oklahoma — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Murray County, Oklahoma?
Murray County supports 2,471 students across nine public schools, including four elementary and three high schools. The county operates three districts, providing a mix of traditional public education and specialized state-run facilities.
How do schools in Murray County perform academically?
The county reports an 83.3% graduation rate, which is slightly below the Oklahoma state average of 84.3%. With a per-pupil expenditure of $6,056, the county invests less than the state average and significantly less than the $13,000 national benchmark.
What are the major school districts in Murray County, Oklahoma?
The Sulphur district is the county's largest, serving 1,490 students across four schools. Notably, the county also hosts the Oklahoma School for the Deaf, which operates two schools for 110 students, emphasizing the area's role in specialized education.
What is the school experience like in Murray County?
All nine schools in Murray County are classified in town locales, creating a consistent community feel with an average of 275 students per school. Sulphur High School serves as the largest campus with 436 students, while Davis Elementary hosts 373.
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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.