For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,424 students in Murray County, OK (there are 2 private schools, serving 57 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Murray County, OK are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Murray County, OK are Davis Elementary School, Sulphur High School and Sulphur Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Murray County, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 28% statewide average). Schools in Murray County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Murray County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Davis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 East Atlanta Avenue
Davis, OK 73030
(580) 369-5544
Davis, OK 73030
(580) 369-5544
Grades: PK-4
| 373 students
Rank: #22.
Sulphur High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1021 West Ninth Street
Sulphur, OK 73086
(580) 622-3174
Sulphur, OK 73086
(580) 622-3174
Grades: 9-12
| 436 students
Rank: #33.
Sulphur Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1021 West Ninth Street
Sulphur, OK 73086
(580) 622-4010
Sulphur, OK 73086
(580) 622-4010
Grades: 6-8
| 336 students
Rank: #44.
Sulphur Intermediate Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1021 West Ninth Street
Sulphur, OK 73086
(580) 622-6161
Sulphur, OK 73086
(580) 622-6161
Grades: 3-5
| 299 students
Rank: #55.
Davis Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 East Atlanta Avenue
Davis, OK 73030
(580) 369-5565
Davis, OK 73030
(580) 369-5565
Grades: 5-8
| 264 students
Rank: #66.
Davis High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 East Atlanta Avenue
Davis, OK 73030
(580) 369-5541
Davis, OK 73030
(580) 369-5541
Grades: 9-12
| 234 students
Rank: #77.
Oklahoma School For The Deaf
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 East Oklahoma Avenue
Sulphur, OK 73086
(580) 622-4900
Sulphur, OK 73086
(580) 622-4900
Grades: PK-8
| 63 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sulphur Elementary School
Magnet School
1021 West Ninth Street
Sulphur, OK 73086
(580) 622-3326
Sulphur, OK 73086
(580) 622-3326
Grades: PK-2
| 419 students
Murray County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Oklahoma School For The Deaf (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1100 East Oklahoma Avenue
Sulphur, OK 73086
(580) 622-4900
Sulphur, OK 73086
(580) 622-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
1019 West 9th Street
Sulphur, OK 73086
(580) 622-4010
Sulphur, OK 73086
(580) 622-4010
Grades: 7-8
| 180 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Murray County, OK?
The top ranked public schools in Murray County, OK include Davis Elementary School, Sulphur High School and Sulphur Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Murray County?
8 public schools are located in Murray County.
What percentage of students in Murray County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Murray County are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Murray County?
Murray County public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Which public schools in Murray County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Murray County include: Davis Middle School vs. Davis Elementary School, Davis Elementary School vs. Davis Middle School, Davis Middle School vs. Davis High School
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