Purcell School District
School District · Purcell, Oklahoma
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,979
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,979
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Evaluating Purcell?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Purcell as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Purcell HS
Purcell · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Purcell Jhs
Purcell · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Purcell Intermediate School
Purcell · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Oklahoma rank
#182 of 424
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Oklahoma avg
Per-pupil spending
$9,979
$2,018 vs Oklahoma median
District size
1,466 students
Much larger than Oklahoma median
The short answer
Purcell ranks #182 of 424 Oklahoma districts by overall school rating. Purcell's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Purcell HS (7.2/10), Purcell Jhs (6.6/10), and Purcell Intermediate School (5.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +20.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Purcell schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Purcell
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Purcell HS | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Purcell Jhs | 6.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Purcell Intermediate School | 5.1 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Purcell
Purcell is a Purcell, Oklahoma school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,466 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.3:1. The district invests $9,979 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Purcell demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Purcell HS, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Purcell students show an average math proficiency of 46.3% and ELA proficiency of 50.1%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Purcell, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Purcell with test data.
Schools in Purcell
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Oklahoma
- City
- Purcell
- Total Enrollment
- 1,466
- Teachers (FTE)
- 96
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Purcell?
Purcell has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Purcell?
The average composite rating for Purcell is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Purcell?
Purcell spends $9,979 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Purcell?
The average student-teacher ratio in Purcell is 15.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Purcell?
Purcell HS is the highest-rated school in Purcell with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Purcell?
Across schools in Purcell with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Purcell compare to other districts in Oklahoma?
Purcell has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Oklahoma by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.1%
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Compare Purcell with neighboring districts in the state.
- Tulsa (69)
- Oklahoma City (58)
- Moore (34)
- Edmond (28)
- Broken Arrow (27)
- Putnam City (26)
- Norman (25)
- Lawton (23)
- Midwest City-del City (19)
- Union (17)
- Mustang (16)
- Enid (15)
- Owasso (13)
- Yukon (12)
- Ponca City (11)
- Santa Fe South (charter) (10)
- Bixby (10)
- Muskogee (10)
- Bartlesville (9)
- Deer Creek (9)
- Stillwater (9)
- Choctaw-nicoma Park (8)
- Coweta (8)
- Duncan (8)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Oklahoma Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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