For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,415 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 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Murray County, OK are Sulphur High School, Davis Elementary School and Sulphur Intermediate Elementary 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 25% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 27% statewide average). Schools in Murray County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% 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 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Murray County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sulphur High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1021 West Ninth Street
Sulphur, OK 73086
(580) 622-3174
Sulphur, OK 73086
(580) 622-3174
Gr: 9-12 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Davis Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Gr: PK-4 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Sulphur Intermediate Elementary 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
Gr: 3-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Davis High School
(Math: 11-19% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Sulphur Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1021 West Ninth Street
Sulphur, OK 73086
(580) 622-4010
Sulphur, OK 73086
(580) 622-4010
Gr: 6-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
Davis Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 East Atlanta Avenue
Davis, OK 73030
(580) 369-5565
Davis, OK 73030
(580) 369-5565
Gr: 5-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
Oklahoma School For The Deaf
Special Education 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
Gr: PK-8 | 52 students Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
1021 West Ninth Street
Sulphur, OK 73086
(580) 622-3326
Sulphur, OK 73086
(580) 622-3326
Gr: PK-2 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Murray County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Oklahoma School For The Deaf (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1100 East Oklahoma Avenue
Sulphur, OK 73086
(580) 622-4900
Sulphur, OK 73086
(580) 622-4900
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 67%
1019 West 9th Street
Sulphur, OK 73086
(580) 622-4010
Sulphur, OK 73086
(580) 622-4010
Gr: 7-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Murray County, OK?
The top ranked public schools in Murray County, OK include Sulphur High School, Davis Elementary School and Sulphur Intermediate Elementary 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 95%).
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 56% (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: Sulphur High School vs. Davis High School, Davis Elementary School vs. Davis Middle School, Davis Middle School vs. Davis Elementary School
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