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Jay School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,556 students in Jay School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Jay School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 27% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,794 Schools
# Students
1,556 Students
721,016 Students
# Teachers
107 Teachers
43,565 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Jay School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 533 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#394 out of 538 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)80-84%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.73
% American Indian
52%
11%
% Asian
9%
2%
% Hispanic
10%
20%
% Black
1%
8%
% White
25%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,525 is higher than the state median of $10,983. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,347 is higher than the state median of $10,957. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,525
$10,983
Spending / Student
$13,347
$10,957
Best Jay School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jay Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
403 North Main
Jay, OK 74346
(918) 253-4413
Jay, OK 74346
(918) 253-4413
Grades: PK-3
| 585 students
Rank: #22.
Jay Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
470 East Monroe
Jay, OK 74346
(918) 253-8510
Jay, OK 74346
(918) 253-8510
Grades: 7-8
| 214 students
Rank: #33.
Jay High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
386 East Monroe
Jay, OK 74346
(918) 253-4466
Jay, OK 74346
(918) 253-4466
Grades: 9-12
| 427 students
Rank: #44.
Jay Upper Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
410 East Monroe
Jay, OK 74346
(918) 253-3535
Jay, OK 74346
(918) 253-3535
Grades: 4-6
| 330 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jay School District?
Jay School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,556 students.
What is the rank of Jay School District?
Jay School District is ranked #398 out of 533 school districts in Oklahoma (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oklahoma school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jay School District?
52% of Jay School District students are American Indian, 25% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jay School District?
Jay School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 17:1.
What is Jay School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,347 is higher than the state median of $10,957. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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