2026 data 16 schools OK

Best Schools in Muskogee, OK

16 public K-12 schools in Muskogee from NCES Common Core of Data: enrollment, grade span, demographics, and Civil Rights Data Collection statistics for every active campus.

16 public schools ranked by quality score. NCES CCD 2022-23 data.

Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions families make. This page ranks every public school in Muskogee, OK using a composite quality score based on student-teacher ratios, counselor access, gifted program availability, and attendance rates. All data comes from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data for the 2022-23 school year.

16
Schools
6,857
Students
Avg Quality
18.8:1
Avg Class Size

How the Muskogee Public-School Landscape Breaks Down

Muskogee, OK enrolls 6,857 students across 16 public schools reporting to the National Center for Education Statistics. The average student-teacher ratio across the city is 18.8:1, Schools must report at least five campuses in a city to appear in this listing, which is why very small towns may redirect to the broader county or state view.

The highest-ranked campus in Muskogee is Muskogee Hs, scoring 38/100 (F) with 1,045 enrolled students at the high level. Families should treat any single ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict — a school serving fewer at-risk students or offering more AP classes will score higher on resource-based composites even if individual teachers or programs elsewhere are stronger. The quality score framework is transparent and rebuilt from raw NCES and Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) inputs, so each component can be inspected on the individual school pages linked in the table below.

Muskogee schools sit within multiple district boundaries, which matters for property taxes, redistricting votes, and bond measures. Each district files its own NCES F-33 financial return, meaning per-pupil spending can vary noticeably even between neighbouring campuses in the same city. Use the table to sort by enrollment, level, or district, then click any school name for campus-level demographics, Title I status, counselor and nurse staffing, AP courses, chronic-absenteeism rates, and district per-pupil spending. The sidebar links also connect Muskogee housing costs, wage data, and crime statistics — context many parents weigh alongside test-adjacent school signals when relocating.

Muskogee Hs accounts for 15.2% of all Muskogee public-school enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Muskogee-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A dominant campus often anchors a city's program landscape and absorbs a disproportionate share of district capital and staffing decisions. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Muskogee school enrollment varies 75× across entities

Muskogee school enrollment ranges from 14 students (lowest) to 1,045 students (highest), a spread of 1,031 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme heterogeneity inside a single city — small specialty programs sit alongside large comprehensive campuses, often serving very different family demographics inside walking distance. Per-school staffing, programme depth, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same city based on enrollment shape — a 200-student magnet runs a different operational model than a 2,000-student comprehensive high school.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Muskogee student-teacher ratio is 18.8:1 — high (typically associated with larger urban scale or staffing constraints that have widened the headcount gap)

student-teacher ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE classroom teachers against total enrollment — push-in specialists, English-language aides, special-education co-teachers, and counselors are not included in most reporting Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data — Public School Universe NCES Common Core of Data — Public School Universe

# School Score
1. Muskogee Hs 38 F
2. Hilldale Lower Es 50 C-
3. Hilldale Hs 48 D
4. 8th and 9th Grade Academy 37 F
5. 6th and 7th Grade Academy 34 F
6. Hilldale Ms 49 D
7. Irving Es 26 F
8. Sadler Arts Academy 46 D
9. Tony Goetz Es 30 F
10. Creek Es 41 D
11. Cherokee Es 34 F
12. Pershing Es 33 F
13. Muskogee Ec Ctr 19 F
14. Oklahoma Schl for the Blind Hs 50 C-
15. Oklahoma Schl for the Blind Ms 60 C+
16. Oklahoma Schl for the Blind Es 61 C+

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best schools in Muskogee, OK?

The top-rated school in Muskogee is Muskogee Hs with a quality score of 38/100. There are 16 public schools in Muskogee with 6,857 total students.

How many schools are in Muskogee, OK?

Muskogee has 16 public schools with a total enrollment of 6,857 students. Average student-teacher ratio: 18.8:1.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 and Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22. Quality scores based on student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance. Schools must have 5+ in the city to be listed.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.