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#894 of 1,750 schools in OK
Sulphur HS
High School · Sulphur · Sulphur, OK
A high school in Sulphur, OK where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1021 West Ninth Street, Sulphur, OK 73086
- Math 43% proficient (2025)
- Reading 66% proficient (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sulphur HS score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sulphur HS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,666/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sulphur), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,600
Median home value
$153,500
Median rent
$885/mo
College educated
18.1%
Homeownership
74.5%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 73086; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veritas Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 66 | Compare → |
| Oklahoma School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 42 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sulphur
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $9,966NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sulphur HS is listed in SULPHUR; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sulphur HS
Sulphur HS is a public high school in Sulphur, OK, part of Sulphur, serving approximately 445 students in grades 9th-12th with a 34.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #894 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sulphur HS
What grades does Sulphur HS serve?
Sulphur HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Sulphur HS?
Sulphur HS has an enrollment of approximately 445 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sulphur HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Sulphur HS is 34.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sulphur HS rank in OK?
Sulphur HS ranks #894 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Sulphur HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Sulphur HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sulphur HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sulphur HS has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sulphur HS a charter school?
No, Sulphur HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sulphur HS a Title I school?
No, Sulphur HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sulphur HS?
52.6% of students at Sulphur HS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 445
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 34.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Murray County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.9%
- Phone
- (580) 622-3174
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 73086)
- 8,504
- Area average commute
- 18 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 73086; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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