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Okmulgee County

Oklahoma · Public K-12

Public-school families in Okmulgee County pick from 23 schools serving the county's roughly 6,097 K-12 students, with a mix of 10 elementary, 5 middle, and 8 high.

7-year change in Okmulgee County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
6,097
-281 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
23
+1 (+5%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
23
10 districts
Enrollment
6,097
NCES CCD
Median income
$54,029
Below Oklahoma avg
Free/reduced lunch
74.8%
Above Oklahoma avg
Elementary
10
3,302 students
Middle
5
1,119 students
High
8
1,676 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
OKMULGEE
1,077 students · 10 districts in Okmulgee County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Okmulgee 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
White
63%
Hispanic
5%
Black
7%
Asian
1%
Two or more
14%
Native American
15%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
41%
Hispanic
5%
Black
6%
Asian
1%
Two or more
20%
Native American
27%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
17.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.3%
civilian labor
Median age
40
23.6% under 18

Test scores in Okmulgee County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Oklahoma state average: 30.6%.

Top 5 schools (ELA)
  1. TWIN HILLS PUBLIC SCHOOL· 38.1%
  2. BEGGS ES· 37.4%
  3. PRESTON ES· 35.0%
  4. MORRIS ES· 34.5%
  5. MORRIS MS· 33.3%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
  1. OKMULGEE PRIMARY ES· 27.0%
  2. MORRIS MS· 33.3%
  3. MORRIS ES· 34.5%
  4. PRESTON ES· 35.0%
  5. BEGGS ES· 37.4%

See all 6 schools in Okmulgee County ranked by score →

All schools (23)

NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
HENRYETTA ESHenryettaElementaryPK-05515·
OKMULGEE PRIMARY ESOkmulgeeElementaryPK-04470·
MORRIS ESMorrisElementaryPK-05442·
BEGGS ESBeggsElementaryPK-04397·
PRESTON ESPrestonElementaryPK-08392·
OKMULGEE HSOkmulgeeHigh09-12339·
TWIN HILLS PUBLIC SCHOOLOkmulgeeElementaryPK-08314·
HENRYETTA HSHenryettaHigh09-12300·
BEGGS MSBeggsMiddle05-08289·
DUNBAR INTERMEDIATE ESOkmulgeeMiddle05-08268·
BEGGS HSBeggsHigh09-12262·
MORRIS HSMorrisHigh09-12258·
DEWAR ESDewarElementaryPK-05249·
HENRYETTA MSHenryettaMiddle06-08248·
PRESTON HSOkmulgeeHigh09-12198·
MORRIS MSMorrisMiddle06-08195·
WILSON ESHenryettaElementaryPK-08193·
ACADEMY OF OKMULGEE ESOkmulgeeElementaryPK-08185·
DEWAR HSDewarHigh09-12163·
SCHULTER ESSchulterElementaryPK-08145·
DEWAR MSDewarMiddle06-08119·
WILSON HSHenryettaHigh09-1281·
SCHULTER HSSchulterHigh09-1275·

Cities in Okmulgee County

Okmulgee6 schoolsHenryetta5 schoolsBeggs3 schoolsDewar3 schoolsMorris3 schoolsSchulter2 schoolsPreston1 school

About Okmulgee County

In Oklahoma, Okmulgee County is a rural-scale county of about 36,899 residents. 23 public schools across the county educates about 6,097 students between them.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $54,029, roughly 18% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 14% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 9% below the Oklahoma median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Okmulgee County covers 10 elementary schools (3,302 students), 5 middle schools (1,119), and 8 high schools (1,676).

OKMULGEE is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,077 students across Okmulgee County.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 4%: 6,378 students in SY 2017-18 versus 6,097 in SY 2024-25. Okmulgee County now counts 23 public schools, up from 22 in SY 2017-18.

On allk12, the community for Okmulgee County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Okmulgee County?
There are 23 public K-12 schools in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, with a combined enrollment of about 6,097.
How many high schools are in Okmulgee County?
Okmulgee County, Oklahoma has 8 public high schools, serving approximately 1,676 students.
How many middle schools are in Okmulgee County?
Okmulgee County, Oklahoma has 5 public middle schools, serving approximately 1,119 students.
How many elementary schools are in Okmulgee County?
Okmulgee County, Oklahoma has 10 public elementary schools, serving approximately 3,302 students.
What is the largest school district in Okmulgee County?
OKMULGEE is the largest school district in Okmulgee County, serving approximately 1,077 students. The county contains 10 school districts overall.
How many people live in Okmulgee County?
Okmulgee County has roughly 36,899 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Okmulgee County?
Median household income in Okmulgee County is $54,029, below the Oklahoma average of $59,445. About 13.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Okmulgee County?
Approximately 17.7% of adults 25 and older in Okmulgee County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Okmulgee County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 74.8% of students in Okmulgee County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Oklahoma county average of 66.8%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Okmulgee County schools?
Across Okmulgee County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 17.1 to 1.

Okmulgee County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data