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Pryor Public Schools credits the local Google data center for significant financial benefits, with the district's net assessed value rising from $80 million in 2007 to $1 billion today. This has resulted in increased property tax revenues, allowing for smaller class sizes, more teachers, and a free after-school program.

The district is classified as 'off the formula,' indicating it collects more in local taxes than it receives in state aid. Dr. Lisa Muller, the superintendent, notes the long-term advantages for any district hosting a data center. Upcoming rezoning requests for data centers are under consideration in Coweta and Sand Springs.