Purcell

The Purcell school district in Oklahoma consists of 4 schools - 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 116th out of 452 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating a consistent level of performance across the schools.

Purcell High School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, ranked 70th out of 463 high schools in Oklahoma and earning a 4-star rating. The school boasts a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 82.2% and outperforms the state average in several test score categories, including 49% proficiency in 11th grade English Language Arts and 29% in 11th grade Mathematics. In contrast, Purcell Intermediate School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, from 275th out of 389 elementary schools in 2023-2024 to 321st out of 614 in 2024-2025, an area of concern for the district.

The schools in the Purcell district share some common challenges, such as relatively high free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 56.74% at Purcell High School to 73.08% at Purcell Intermediate School. Additionally, all four schools in the district have the same reported chronic absenteeism rate of 19.0% for the 2024-2025 school year, an issue the district may need to address. Overall, the data provides a comprehensive overview of the schools in Purcell, highlighting both strengths and areas for improvement within the district.