For the 2026 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 94%).
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 28% 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 57% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Murray County (2026)
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 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 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 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
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 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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 | 54 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
1021 West Ninth Street
Sulphur, OK 73086
(580) 622-3326
Sulphur, OK 73086
(580) 622-3326
Gr: PK-2 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 59%
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 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 57% (majority Hispanic).
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 Middle School vs. Davis High School, Davis Elementary School vs. Davis Middle School
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