Sequoyah County Schools & Education
Sequoyah County, Oklahoma
NCES + U.S. Census BureauSchool Score
19/100
Higher = better
Rating
Below Average
Graduation Rate
83.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
83.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 84.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,203
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,520
School Score
19/100
Higher = better
State avg 28/100
Student-Teacher Ratio
N/A
National avg 15.8 : 1
Free Lunch (Median)
N/A
National median 48.2%
State School Rank
#54
of 77 counties (1 = best)
Education Advisory: Sequoyah County
School Verdict
Sequoyah County faces educational challenges with a school score of 19/100 and a graduation rate of 83.9%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,203 per pupil, Sequoyah County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Attainment Context
Educational attainment data for Sequoyah County is not available.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 32% below the Oklahoma average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% lower than the state norm.
Education Overview
About Schools in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma
Strong Educational Footprint in East Oklahoma
Sequoyah County operates 25 public schools, including 13 elementary and 7 high schools, for a total student body of 7,518. These schools are distributed across 12 unique districts, providing local control for most communities.
Consistent Performance and State-Level Funding
The county maintains an 83.9% graduation rate, staying nearly even with the Oklahoma state average. Educational funding stands at $6,203 per pupil, which is just below the state average of $6,520.
Sallisaw and Muldrow Anchor the Region
Sallisaw is the primary district with 4 schools and 1,825 students, while Muldrow follows with 1,292 students. No charter schools are currently active in the county, focusing resources on the 12 traditional public districts.
A Blend of Town and Country Learning
Schools here average 301 students, with 16 rural and 9 town-based locations throughout the county. Sallisaw HS is the largest school with 558 students, while Liberty ES serves 514 students in a focused primary environment.
Find Your Home Near Top Sequoyah Schools
Families looking for a mix of town convenience and rural peace should consider the Sallisaw or Muldrow areas. Access to consistent graduation rates and stable district leadership makes this county a practical choice for real estate investment.
School Overview
Total Schools
25
in Sequoyah County
Total Enrollment
7,518
students
School Districts
12
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
Student-Teacher Ratio
—
county average
Free Lunch (Median)
—
of students countywide
School Type Breakdown
12 School Districts in Sequoyah County
SALLISAW
MULDROW
ROLAND
VIAN
GORE
CENTRAL
BRUSHY
LIBERTY
MOFFETT
GANS
25 Public Schools in Sequoyah County
| School Name | District | Grades | Type | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SALLISAW HS | SALLISAW | 9–12 | High | 558 |
| LIBERTY ES | SALLISAW | PK–2 | Primary | 514 |
| MULDROW ES | MULDROW | PK–4 | Primary | 484 |
| MULDROW HS | MULDROW | 9–12 | High | 479 |
| SALLISAW MS | SALLISAW | 6–8 | Middle | 431 |
| ROLAND ES | ROLAND | PK–5 | Primary | 427 |
| VIAN ES | VIAN | PK–5 | Primary | 420 |
| BRUSHY PUBLIC SCHOOL | BRUSHY | PK–8 | Primary | 393 |
| LIBERTY PUBLIC SCHOOL | LIBERTY | PK–8 | Primary | 374 |
| MOFFETT PUBLIC SCHOOL | MOFFETT | PK–8 | Primary | 350 |
| MULDROW MS | MULDROW | 5–8 | Middle | 329 |
| ROLAND HS | ROLAND | 9–12 | High | 323 |
| EASTSIDE ES | SALLISAW | 3–5 | Primary | 322 |
| CENTRAL ES | CENTRAL | PK–8 | Primary | 310 |
| GORE ES | GORE | PK–5 | Primary | 248 |
| GANS ES | GANS | PK–8 | Primary | 239 |
| VIAN HS | VIAN | 9–12 | High | 238 |
| ROLAND MS | ROLAND | 6–8 | Middle | 195 |
| CENTRAL HS | CENTRAL | 9–12 | High | 163 |
| GORE HS | GORE | 9–12 | High | 161 |
Educational Attainment
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,203
State avg $6,520
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Schools in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma?
Sequoyah County operates 25 public schools, including 13 elementary and 7 high schools, for a total student body of 7,518. These schools are distributed across 12 unique districts, providing local control for most communities.
How do schools in Sequoyah County perform academically?
The county maintains an 83.9% graduation rate, staying nearly even with the Oklahoma state average. Educational funding stands at $6,203 per pupil, which is just below the state average of $6,520.
What are the major school districts in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma?
Sallisaw is the primary district with 4 schools and 1,825 students, while Muldrow follows with 1,292 students. No charter schools are currently active in the county, focusing resources on the 12 traditional public districts.
What is the school experience like in Sequoyah County?
Schools here average 301 students, with 16 rural and 9 town-based locations throughout the county. Sallisaw HS is the largest school with 558 students, while Liberty ES serves 514 students in a focused primary environment.
How can I find homes near good schools in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma?
Families looking for a mix of town convenience and rural peace should consider the Sallisaw or Muldrow areas. Access to consistent graduation rates and stable district leadership makes this county a practical choice for real estate investment.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.