Total enrollment
2,384
-261 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
Murray County
Oklahoma · Public K-12
Murray County's school count of 9 reflects a public K-12 system serving about 2,384 students inside Oklahoma, around 17% of the county population. That works out to 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.
7-year change in Murray County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
9
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
9
3 districts
Enrollment
2,384
NCES CCD
Median income
$66,322
Above Oklahoma avg
Free/reduced lunch
64.2%
Below Oklahoma avg
Elementary
4
1,072 students
Middle
2
555 students
High
3
757 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
SULPHUR
1,435 students · 3 districts in Murray County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Murray County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
19.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.5%
civilian labor
Median age
42
22.7% under 18
Test scores in Murray County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Oklahoma state average: 30.6%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- DAVIS ES· 32.0%
- SULPHUR INTERMEDIATE ES· 31.0%
- SULPHUR MS· 25.7%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SULPHUR HS | Sulphur | High | 09-12 | 460 | · |
| SULPHUR ES | Sulphur | Elementary | PK-02 | 380 | · |
| DAVIS ES | Davis | Elementary | PK-04 | 353 | · |
| SULPHUR MS | Sulphur | Middle | 06-08 | 310 | · |
| SULPHUR INTERMEDIATE ES | Sulphur | Elementary | 03-05 | 285 | · |
| DAVIS HS | Davis | High | 09-12 | 258 | · |
| DAVIS MS | Davis | Middle | 05-08 | 245 | · |
| OKLAHOMA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF | Sulphur | Elementary | PK-08 | 54 | · |
| OKLAHOMA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF | Sulphur | High | 09-12 | 39 | · |
Cities in Murray County
About Murray County
Murray County is a low-population county of about 13,753 residents in Oklahoma. Its public-school system educates approximately 2,384 students across 9 schools.
Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $66,322, roughly 20% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 12% noticeably above the Oklahoma median.
In terms of grade levels, Murray County covers 4 elementary schools (1,072 students), 2 middle schools (555), and 3 high schools (757).
SULPHUR is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,435 students across Murray County.
Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Murray County has shrank 10% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,645 students to 2,384.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Murray County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
Murray County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data