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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Okmulgee County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 6,159 students in Okmulgee County, OK (there are 1 private school, serving 53 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Okmulgee County, OK are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in Okmulgee County, OK are Beggs Elementary School, Preston High School and Morris High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Okmulgee County, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 28% statewide average). Schools in Okmulgee County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Okmulgee County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beggs Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1201 West Ninth Street
Beggs, OK 74421
(918) 475-6161
Gr: PK-4 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Preston High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11100 Will Sampson Rd
Preston, OK 74456
(918) 756-3388
Gr: 9-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Morris High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
307 South 6th Street
Morris, OK 74445
(918) 733-9072
Gr: 9-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Morris Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
306 South 5th Street
Morris, OK 74445
(918) 733-9072
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Schulter High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
23507 Flax Ave
Schulter, OK 74460
(918) 652-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Twin Hills Public School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7225 Twin Hills Road
Okmulgee, OK 74447
(918) 733-2531
Gr: PK-8 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #77.
Preston Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10165 Pringey Avenue
Preston, OK 74456
(918) 756-3638
Gr: PK-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #88.
Wilson High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8867 Chestnut Road
Henryetta, OK 74437
(918) 652-3384
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #99.
Henryetta Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 Troy Aikman Dr
Henryetta, OK 74437
(918) 652-6587
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1010.
Morris Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
307 South 6th Street
Morris, OK 74445
(918) 733-9072
Gr: 6-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1111.
Beggs High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 West Ninth Street
Beggs, OK 74421
(918) 475-6161
Gr: 9-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1212.
Dewar High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
204 East 5th Street
Dewar, OK 74431
(918) 652-9625
Gr: 9-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1313.
Henryetta High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 Troy Aikman Dr
Henryetta, OK 74437
(918) 652-6571
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1414.
Beggs Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 West Ninth Street
Beggs, OK 74421
(918) 475-6161
Gr: 5-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1515.
Okmulgee Primary Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1003 N Okmulgee St
Okmulgee, OK 74447
(918) 758-2030
Gr: PK-4 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1616.
Dewar Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
204 East 5th Street
Dewar, OK 74431
(918) 652-2184
Gr: PK-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Dewar Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
204 East 5th Street
Dewar, OK 74431
(918) 652-9625
Gr: 6-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Okmulgee High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
415 W 3rd St
Okmulgee, OK 74447
(918) 758-2075
Gr: 9-12 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1919.
Ryal Public School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
110535 S 3960 Rd
Henryetta, OK 74437
(918) 652-7461
Gr: PK-8 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2020.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8867 Chestnut Road
Henryetta, OK 74437
(918) 652-3375
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2121.
Schulter Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
23507 Flax Ave
Schulter, OK 74460
(918) 652-8200
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2222.
Henryetta Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 Troy Aikman Dr
Henryetta, OK 74437
(918) 652-6578
Gr: 6-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2323.
Dunbar Intermediate Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1421 E Martin Luther King Dr
Okmulgee, OK 74447
(918) 758-2020
Gr: 5-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Academy Of Okmulgee Elementary School
Charter School
209 W 8th
Okmulgee, OK 74447
(918) 752-1200
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Okmulgee County, OK?
The top-ranked public schools in Okmulgee County, OK include Beggs Elementary School, Preston High School and Morris High School.
How many public schools are located in Okmulgee County?
23 public schools are located in Okmulgee County.
What percentage of students in Okmulgee County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Okmulgee County are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Okmulgee County?
Okmulgee County public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public schools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Okmulgee County are often viewed compared to one another?

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