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Sequoyah County

Oklahoma · Public K-12

Sequoyah County in Oklahoma is home to 25 public K-12 schools, serving roughly 7,452 students between them, broken out as 13 elementary, 5 middle, and 7 high. Sallisaw is the largest district by enrollment.

7-year change in Sequoyah County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
7,452
-605 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
25
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
25
12 districts
Enrollment
7,452
NCES CCD
Median income
$51,093
Below Oklahoma avg
Free/reduced lunch
74.8%
Above Oklahoma avg
Elementary
13
4,223 students
Middle
5
1,218 students
High
7
2,011 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
SALLISAW
1,919 students · 12 districts in Sequoyah County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Sequoyah 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
62%
Hispanic
5%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
16%
Native American
19%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
39%
Hispanic
7%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
16%
Native American
34%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
15.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.7%
civilian labor
Median age
41
23.9% under 18

Test scores in Sequoyah County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 11 schools ranked. Oklahoma state average: 30.6%.

Top 5 schools (ELA)
  1. GORE ES· 42.0%
  2. LIBERTY PUBLIC SCHOOL· 39.8%
  3. EASTSIDE ES· 37.9%
  4. ROLAND ES· 36.7%
  5. MOFFETT PUBLIC SCHOOL· 32.6%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
  1. ROLAND MS· 22.0%
  2. VIAN MS· 22.6%
  3. SALLISAW MS· 24.0%
  4. MULDROW MS· 25.0%
  5. GORE UPPER ES· 29.0%

See all 11 schools in Sequoyah County ranked by score →

All schools (25)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
SALLISAW HSSallisawHigh09-12608·
LIBERTY ESSallisawElementaryPK-02559·
MULDROW ESMuldrowElementaryPK-04525·
MULDROW HSMuldrowHigh09-12437·
SALLISAW MSSallisawMiddle06-08407·
ROLAND ESRolandElementaryPK-05406·
VIAN ESVianElementaryPK-05388·
BRUSHY PUBLIC SCHOOLSallisawElementaryPK-08379·
LIBERTY PUBLIC SCHOOLMuldrowElementaryPK-08349·
EASTSIDE ESSallisawElementary03-05345·
MULDROW MSMuldrowMiddle05-08345·
ROLAND HSRolandHigh09-12339·
CENTRAL ESSallisawElementaryPK-08329·
MOFFETT PUBLIC SCHOOLMoffettElementaryPK-08319·
GANS ESGansElementaryPK-08249·
VIAN HSVianHigh09-12230·
GORE ESGoreElementaryPK-05217·
ROLAND MSRolandMiddle06-08186·
CENTRAL HSSallisawHigh09-12166·
VIAN MSVianMiddle06-08162·
GORE HSGoreHigh09-12135·
GORE UPPER ESGoreMiddle06-08118·
GANS HSGansHigh09-1296·
MARBLE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLMarble CityElementaryPK-0880·
BELFONTE PUBLIC SCHOOLMuldrowElementaryPK-0878·

Cities in Sequoyah County

Sallisaw7 schoolsMuldrow4 schoolsGore3 schoolsRoland3 schoolsVian3 schoolsGans2 schoolsMarble City1 schoolMoffett1 schoolMuldrow1 school

About Sequoyah County

In Oklahoma, Sequoyah County is a compact county of about 39,860 residents. 25 public schools across the county serves about 7,452 students between them.

In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $51,093, about 15% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 15%. That income level is 14% lower than the Oklahoma median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Sequoyah County is built around 13 elementary schools (4,223 students), 5 middle schools (1,218), and 7 high schools (2,011).

SALLISAW dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,919 students on its own.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Sequoyah County has decreased 8% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 8,057 students to 7,452.

On allk12, the community for Sequoyah 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 public schools are in Sequoyah County?
Sequoyah County, Oklahoma has 25 public K-12 schools serving approximately 7,452 students.
How many high schools are in Sequoyah County?
Sequoyah County, Oklahoma has 7 public high schools, serving approximately 2,011 students.
How many middle schools are in Sequoyah County?
Sequoyah County, Oklahoma has 5 public middle schools, serving approximately 1,218 students.
How many elementary schools are in Sequoyah County?
Sequoyah County, Oklahoma has 13 public elementary schools, serving approximately 4,223 students.
What is the largest school district in Sequoyah County?
SALLISAW is the largest school district in Sequoyah County, serving approximately 1,919 students. The county contains 12 school districts overall.
What is the population of Sequoyah County?
Sequoyah County, Oklahoma has a population of approximately 39,860, with a median age of 41. About 23.9% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Sequoyah County?
Median household income in Sequoyah County is $51,093, below the Oklahoma average of $59,445. About 15.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Sequoyah County?
Approximately 15.2% of adults 25 and older in Sequoyah County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Sequoyah County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 74.8% of students in Sequoyah 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 Sequoyah County schools?
Across Sequoyah County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.3 to 1.

Sequoyah County school rankings

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