Okmulgee County Schools & Education
Okmulgee County, Oklahoma
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
22/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
87.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
87.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 84.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,707
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,520
School Score
22/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 28/100
State Score Position
#46
of 77 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Okmulgee County
Measured School Summary
Okmulgee County faces educational challenges with a school score of 22/100 and a graduation rate of 87.1%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $5,707 per pupil, Okmulgee County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 22% below the Oklahoma average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 12% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Okmulgee 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
22 public schools and 9 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
22/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #46 of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data.
Completion
87.1%
2.8 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,707
$813 below the state average
School coverage
22
9 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
Okmulgee County has 22 public schools across 9 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 Okmulgee 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
Okmulgee 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
#46
of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data. The county score is 6 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 91% 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.
OKMULGEE
Elementary to high school visible
1,185 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
BEGGS
Elementary to high school visible
1,073 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
HENRYETTA
Elementary to high school visible
1,072 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
MORRIS
Elementary to high school visible
945 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
BEGGS is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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 Okmulgee County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Okmulgee 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?
Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?
Education Overview
About Schools in Okmulgee 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.
A Multi-District Educational Framework
Okmulgee County provides public education to 6,125 students across 22 schools and nine districts. The system is built around nine elementary schools and eight high schools that serve both town and rural residents.
Beggs and Henryetta Lead Enrollment
Beggs and Henryetta are the dominant districts, each serving over 1,070 students across three schools. The county relies entirely on traditional public districts, with no charter schools currently established.
Community Schools with a Local Feel
The county features 12 rural and 10 town schools, with an average enrollment of 306 students per campus. Okmulgee Primary and Henryetta Elementary are the largest schools, each enrolling approximately 530 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
22
in Okmulgee County
Reported Enrollment
6,125
20 schools reporting
School Districts
9
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
9 School Districts in Okmulgee County
OKMULGEE
BEGGS
HENRYETTA
MORRIS
PRESTON
DEWAR
TWIN HILLS
WILSON
SCHULTER
22 Public Schools in Okmulgee 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 20 of 22 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OKMULGEE PRIMARY ES | Record | OKMULGEE | Okmulgee, 74447Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 532 |
| HENRYETTA ES | Record | HENRYETTA | Henryetta, 74437Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 529 |
| BEGGS ES | Record | BEGGS | Beggs, 74421Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 473 |
| MORRIS ES | Record | MORRIS | Morris, 74445Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 440 |
| PRESTON ES | Record | PRESTON | Preston, 74456Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 429 |
| OKMULGEE HS | Record | OKMULGEE | Okmulgee, 74447Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 331 |
| TWIN HILLS PUBLIC SCHOOL | Record | TWIN HILLS | Okmulgee, 74447Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 324 |
| DUNBAR INTERMEDIATE ES | Record | OKMULGEE | Okmulgee, 74447Town: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 322 |
| BEGGS HS | Record | BEGGS | Beggs, 74421Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 313 |
| HENRYETTA HS | Record | HENRYETTA | Henryetta, 74437Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 301 |
| MORRIS HS | Record | MORRIS | Morris, 74445Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 290 |
| BEGGS MS | Record | BEGGS | Beggs, 74421Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 287 |
| HENRYETTA MS | Record | HENRYETTA | Henryetta, 74437Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 242 |
| DEWAR ES | Record | DEWAR | Dewar, 74431Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 240 |
| WILSON ES | Record | WILSON | Henryetta, 74437Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 220 |
| MORRIS MS | Record | MORRIS | Morris, 74445Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 215 |
| PRESTON HS | Record | PRESTON | Preston, 74456Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 212 |
| SCHULTER ES | Record | SCHULTER | Schulter, 74460Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 169 |
| DEWAR HS | Record | DEWAR | Dewar, 74431Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 137 |
| DEWAR MS | Record | DEWAR | Dewar, 74431Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 119 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,707
State avg $6,520
Compare Nearby Counties
Review Okmulgee County against other counties using the same NCES-backed metrics.
Open CompareBrowse Public Schools
See school-level enrollment, grade ranges, school type, and district affiliation.
View SchoolsFrequently Asked Questions
Which Oklahoma counties have the highest graduation rates?
What is per-pupil spending like in Oklahoma?
How should I read the school score in Okmulgee County?
What is the graduation rate in Okmulgee County?
How much does Okmulgee County spend per student?
Frequently Asked Questions
Schools in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma?
Okmulgee County provides public education to 6,125 students across 22 schools and nine districts. The system is built around nine elementary schools and eight high schools that serve both town and rural residents.
What are the major school districts in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma?
Beggs and Henryetta are the dominant districts, each serving over 1,070 students across three schools. The county relies entirely on traditional public districts, with no charter schools currently established.
What is the school experience like in Okmulgee County?
The county features 12 rural and 10 town schools, with an average enrollment of 306 students per campus. Okmulgee Primary and Henryetta Elementary are the largest schools, each enrolling approximately 530 students.
Counties with Similar School Profile
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.