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Okmulgee County Schools & Education

School 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.

Parent decision brief

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

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

BEGGS

Elementary to high school visible

1,073 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

HENRYETTA

Elementary to high school visible

1,072 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

MORRIS

Elementary to high school visible

945 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

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

Elementary9
Middle5
High8
Other0

9 School Districts in Okmulgee County

OKMULGEE

3 schools
1,185 students

BEGGS

3 schools
1,073 students

HENRYETTA

3 schools
1,072 students

MORRIS

3 schools
945 students

PRESTON

2 schools
641 students

DEWAR

3 schools
496 students

TWIN HILLS

1 school
324 students

WILSON

2 schools
220 students

SCHULTER

2 schools
169 students

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 data

Level

Showing 20 of 22 matching schools

OKMULGEE PRIMARY ES

OKMULGEE

Okmulgee, 74447 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–4Primary532 students

HENRYETTA ES

HENRYETTA

Henryetta, 74437 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary529 students

BEGGS ES

BEGGS

Beggs, 74421 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–4Primary473 students

MORRIS ES

MORRIS

Morris, 74445 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary440 students

PRESTON ES

PRESTON

Preston, 74456 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary429 students

OKMULGEE HS

OKMULGEE

Okmulgee, 74447 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High331 students

TWIN HILLS PUBLIC SCHOOL

TWIN HILLS

Okmulgee, 74447 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary324 students

DUNBAR INTERMEDIATE ES

OKMULGEE

Okmulgee, 74447 / Town: Distant

Record5–8Middle322 students

BEGGS HS

BEGGS

Beggs, 74421 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High313 students

HENRYETTA HS

HENRYETTA

Henryetta, 74437 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High301 students

MORRIS HS

MORRIS

Morris, 74445 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High290 students

BEGGS MS

BEGGS

Beggs, 74421 / Rural: Distant

Record5–8Middle287 students

HENRYETTA MS

HENRYETTA

Henryetta, 74437 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle242 students

DEWAR ES

DEWAR

Dewar, 74431 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary240 students

WILSON ES

WILSON

Henryetta, 74437 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary220 students

MORRIS MS

MORRIS

Morris, 74445 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle215 students

PRESTON HS

PRESTON

Preston, 74456 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High212 students

SCHULTER ES

SCHULTER

Schulter, 74460 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary169 students

DEWAR HS

DEWAR

Dewar, 74431 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High137 students

DEWAR MS

DEWAR

Dewar, 74431 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle119 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,707

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 Okmulgee County?
Okmulgee County has a school score of 22/100, 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 Okmulgee County?
The high school graduation rate in Okmulgee County is 87.1%, 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 Okmulgee County spend per student?
Okmulgee County spends $5,707 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 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.

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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.