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Sulphur High School

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Sulphur High School ranks 52 nd of 463 Oklahoma high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

52^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 463 Oklahoma High Schools

Better than 89% of Oklahoma high schools

Summary

Sulphur High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Sulphur, Oklahoma, with a total enrollment of 445 students. This school is part of the Sulphur District, which is ranked 158 out of 452 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sulphur High School consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency across various subjects, with 66% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 37%, and 43% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 18%. The school also maintains high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 81.1% to 89.1% in recent years, consistently outperforming the state average. Additionally, Sulphur High School has shown strong performance across various student subgroups, ranking highly among Oklahoma high schools for female students and Native American students.

Sulphur High School's exceptional performance extends to its support for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking 16th out of 374 Oklahoma high schools for this subgroup, with a 5-star rating. The school's consistent improvement, with its statewide ranking rising from 200th out of 449 high schools in 2014-2015 to 52nd out of 463 high schools in 2024-2025, is a testament to its educational practices and resources. While the school's chronic absenteeism rate has been a concern, ranging from 5.2% to 19.0% in recent years, Sulphur High School's overall academic excellence and support for diverse student populations make it a standout institution in the region, outperforming nearby schools such as Vanoss High School, Springer High School, Wynnewood High School, and Mill Creek High School.

460

Students ?

20.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,215

Per pupil spending ?

56.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1021 West Ninth Street
Sulphur, OK 73086-3086

(580) 622-3174

District: Sulphur

Feeder schools for Sulphur High School:

Elementary:	Sulphur Elementary School
	Sulphur Intermediate Elementary School
Middle:	Sulphur Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.4%

American Indian:

25.7%

Hispanic:

9.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 70th percentile in 2010 → 89th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Oklahoma average (46% vs 31% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 11% of Oklahoma high schools

✓89% graduate in 4 years — above the Oklahoma average (82%)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school46%

District avg34%

Oklahoma avg31%

52^nd of 463

Oklahoma public high schools ?

Top 11%▲ up 33 pts since 2015

From top 45% (2015) to top 11% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

158^th of 452Sulphur among Oklahoma districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	82.6	52 of 463	88.8%	★★★★☆
2024	89.7	36 of 431	91.6%	★★★★★
2023	73.6	87 of 439	80.2%	★★★★☆
2022	72.7	68 of 350	80.6%	★★★★☆
2021	74.0	65 of 307	78.8%	★★★★☆
2017	55.9	78 of 197	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	66.6	73 of 251	70.9%	★★★★☆
2015	64.0	200 of 449	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2011	64.7	139 of 424	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2010	66.5	129 of 431	70.1%	★★★★☆
2009	62.6	157 of 428	63.3%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2024	92.8	24 of 333	92.8%	★★★★★
2023	62.0	110 of 353	68.8%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	92.4	16 of 374	95.7%	★★★★★
2024	80.4	52 of 370	85.9%	★★★★☆
2023	66.6	99 of 380	73.9%	★★★★☆
2022	77.1	29 of 201	85.6%	★★★★☆
2021	73.2	37 of 187	80.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2024	79.4	65 of 361	82.0%	★★★★☆
2023	79.1	56 of 355	84.2%	★★★★☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	86.4	5 of 94	94.7%	★★★★★
2024	82.1	20 of 168	88.1%	★★★★☆
2023	58.4	65 of 187	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	93.3	2 of 49	95.9%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2024	57.5	65 of 187	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	70.0	30 of 184	83.7%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	76.4	55 of 333	83.5%	★★★★☆
2024	86.1	32 of 346	90.8%	★★★★★
2023	67.1	93 of 350	73.4%	★★★★☆
2022	43.1	116 of 210	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	64.8	54 of 196	72.4%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)96th percentile+7 vs school

Native American (2025)95th percentile+6 vs school

Female (2024)93rd percentile~ school

White (2025)83rd percentile-5 vs school

Male (2024)82nd percentile-10 vs school

Special Education (2024)65th percentile-26 vs school

By subject vs Oklahoma (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts I66%+40 vs state

U.S. History44%~ state avg

Mathematics43%+17 vs state

Science29%~ state avg

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Schools Near Sulphur High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2025)		OSTP Mathematics (2025)		OSTP Science (2025)		OSTP U.S. History (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSTP English Language Arts I 11th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I All Grades	OSTP Mathematics 11th Grade	OSTP Mathematics All Grades	OSTP Science 11th Grade	OSTP Science All Grades	OSTP U.S. History 11th Grade	OSTP U.S. History All Grades	Total
Sulphur High School	Public	9-12	1021 West Ninth Street	Sulphur	73086	Murray County	Sulphur	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 622-3174	460	23	20.0	56.3%	255 (55.4%)	2 (0.4%)	44 (9.6%)	1 (0.2%)	118 (25.7%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (8.7%)	82.6	52^nd of 463 public high schools	88.8%		89.7	36^th of 431 public high schools	91.6%	16	66.0	66.0	43.0	43.0	29.0	29.0	44.0	44.0	$11,215
Oklahoma School For The Deaf	Public	9-12	1100 East Oklahoma Avenue	Sulphur	73086	Murray County	Oklahoma School For The Deaf	No	(n/a)	No	No	(580) 622-4900	39			76.9%	16 (41.0%)	2 (5.1%)	7 (17.9%)	1 (2.6%)	6 (15.4%)	2 (5.1%)	5 (12.8%)								(n/a)
Davis High School	Public	9-12	400 East Atlanta Avenue	Davis	73030	Murray County	Davis	No	(n/a)	No	No	(580) 369-5541	258	14	18.1	55.4%	138 (53.5%)	12 (4.7%)	13 (5.0%)	1 (0.4%)	68 (26.4%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (10.1%)	48.5	224^th of 463 public high schools	51.6%		67.9	110^th of 431 public high schools	74.5%	114	39.0	39.0	27.0	27.0	6.0	6.0	35.0	35.0	$13,965
Mill Creek High School	Public	9-12	602 South Chickasaw Avenue	Mill Creek	74856	Johnston County	Mill Creek	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 384-5514	62	5	11.4	48.4%	28 (45.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (9.7%)	1 (1.6%)	20 (32.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (11.3%)	28.6	360^th of 463 public high schools	22.2%		28.1	316^th of 431 public high schools	26.7%	44	29.0	29.0	0.0	0.0	19.0	19.0	33.0	33.0	$21,083
Roff High School	Public	9-12	100 N Broadway	Roff	74865	Pontotoc County	Roff	No	(n/a)	No	No	(580) 456-7252	94	8	12.4	68.1%	51 (54.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (39.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	40.3	265^th of 463 public high schools	42.8%		41.2	239^th of 431 public high schools	44.5%	26	44.0	44.0	15.0	15.0	12.0	12.0	24.0	24.0	$17,317
Wynnewood High School	Public	9-12	702 East Robert S Kerr Boulev	Wynnewood	73098	Garvin County	Wynnewood	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 665-2045	205	12	16.8	53.2%	105 (51.2%)	12 (5.9%)	24 (11.7%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (21.0%)	29.9	349^th of 463 public high schools	24.6%		28.9	311^th of 431 public high schools	27.8%	38	28.0	28.0	4.0	4.0	21.0	21.0	30.0	30.0	$16,316
Springer High School	Public	9-12	16624 US Hwy 77	Springer	73458	Carter County	Springer	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 653-2471	56	5	11.0	76.8%	30 (53.6%)	4 (7.1%)	2 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (10.7%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (25.0%)	38	285^th of 463 public high schools	38.4%		46.7	209^th of 431 public high schools	51.5%	76	27.0	27.0	12.0	12.0	6.0	6.0	50.0	50.0	$19,792
Vanoss High School	Public	9-12	4665 County Road 1555	Ada	74820	Pontotoc County	Vanoss	No	(n/a)	No	No	(580) 759-2503	164	12	13.5	67.1%	84 (51.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (31.7%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (9.8%)	49.1	220^th of 463 public high schools	52.5%		63.2	132^nd of 431 public high schools	69.4%	88	39.0	39.0	16.0	16.0	18.0	18.0	37.0	37.0	$17,563

Frequently Asked Questions about Sulphur High School

What is the racial makeup of Sulphur High School?

Students at Sulphur High School are 55% White, 26% American Indian, 10% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races.

What district is Sulphur High School in?

Sulphur

Is Sulphur High School a good school?

Sulphur High School ranks 52^nd of 463 Oklahoma high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Sulphur High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 460 students attended Sulphur High School.

What schools feed into Sulphur High School?

Sulphur High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Sulphur Elementary School
Elementary : Sulphur Intermediate Elementary School
Middle : Sulphur Middle School

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