For the 2025 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 7,716 students in Mayes County, OK (there are , serving 121 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Mayes County, OK are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Mayes County, OK are Adair High School, Bernita Hughes Elementary School and Ketchum High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mayes County, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 27% statewide average). Schools in Mayes County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Mayes County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Adair High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 South Harley Hughes Ave
Adair, OK 74330
(918) 785-2424
Adair, OK 74330
(918) 785-2424
Grades: 9-12
| 286 students
Rank: #22.
Bernita Hughes Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 South Harley Hughes Ave
Adair, OK 74330
(918) 785-2438
Adair, OK 74330
(918) 785-2438
Grades: PK-5
| 505 students
Rank: #33.
Ketchum High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5th And Sexton Ave
Ketchum, OK 74349
(918) 782-5091
Ketchum, OK 74349
(918) 782-5091
Grades: 9-12
| 165 students
Rank: #44.
Pryor High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 S E 9th
Pryor, OK 74362
(918) 825-2340
Pryor, OK 74362
(918) 825-2340
Grades: 9-12
| 847 students
Rank: #55.
Chouteau Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
521 North Mccracken
Chouteau, OK 74337
(918) 476-8337
Chouteau, OK 74337
(918) 476-8337
Grades: 2-4
| 169 students
Rank: #66.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 N Elliott
Pryor, OK 74362
(918) 825-3523
Pryor, OK 74362
(918) 825-3523
Grades: PK-5
| 527 students
Rank: #77.
Mazie Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
521 North Mccracken
Chouteau, OK 74337
(918) 476-5389
Chouteau, OK 74337
(918) 476-5389
Grades: PK-8
| 74 students
Rank: #88.
Ketchum Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 North Boston
Ketchum, OK 74349
(918) 782-5091
Ketchum, OK 74349
(918) 782-5091
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
Rank: #99.
Chouteau-mazie Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
521 North Mccracken
Chouteau, OK 74337
(918) 476-5912
Chouteau, OK 74337
(918) 476-5912
Grades: 5-8
| 222 students
Rank: #1010.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 S E 6th
Pryor, OK 74362
(918) 825-1374
Pryor, OK 74362
(918) 825-1374
Grades: PK-5
| 284 students
Rank: #1111.
Locust Grove High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
421 N Broadway
Locust Grove, OK 74352
(918) 803-4303
Locust Grove, OK 74352
(918) 803-4303
Grades: 9-12
| 420 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Ketchum Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
343 E Ealum
Ketchum, OK 74349
(918) 782-5091
Ketchum, OK 74349
(918) 782-5091
Grades: 6-8
| 130 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Salina Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
909 North Saltwell
Salina, OK 74365
(918) 434-5311
Salina, OK 74365
(918) 434-5311
Grades: 6-8
| 152 students
Rank: #1414.
Chouteau-mazie High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
521 North Mccracken
Chouteau, OK 74337
(918) 476-5912
Chouteau, OK 74337
(918) 476-5912
Grades: 9-12
| 213 students
Rank: #1515.
Locust Grove Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 N Hwy 82
Locust Grove, OK 74352
(918) 803-4299
Locust Grove, OK 74352
(918) 803-4299
Grades: 6-8
| 246 students
Rank: #1616.
Locust Grove Upper Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
720 N Hwy 82
Locust Grove, OK 74352
(918) 803-4300
Locust Grove, OK 74352
(918) 803-4300
Grades: 2-5
| 304 students
Rank: #1717.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1635 S Elliott
Pryor, OK 74362
(918) 825-0653
Pryor, OK 74362
(918) 825-0653
Grades: PK-5
| 620 students
Rank: #1818.
Adair Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 South Harley Hughes Ave
Adair, OK 74330
(918) 785-2425
Adair, OK 74330
(918) 785-2425
Grades: 6-8
| 251 students
Rank: #1919.
Leach Public School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
55979 S 530 Rd
Rose, OK 74364
(918) 868-2277
Rose, OK 74364
(918) 868-2277
Grades: PK-8
| 168 students
Rank: #2020.
Salina Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
907 North Saltwell
Salina, OK 74365
(918) 434-5300
Salina, OK 74365
(918) 434-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
Rank: #2121.
Pryor Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7 S Hogan
Pryor, OK 74362
(918) 825-2371
Pryor, OK 74362
(918) 825-2371
Grades: 6-8
| 631 students
Rank: #2222.
Salina High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
910 North Saltwell
Salina, OK 74365
(918) 434-5347
Salina, OK 74365
(918) 434-5347
Grades: 9-12
| 263 students
Rank: #2323.
Osage Public School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7960 West 490
Pryor, OK 74361
(918) 825-2550
Pryor, OK 74361
(918) 825-2550
Grades: PK-8
| 92 students
Rank: #2424.
Kenwood Public School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
48625 South 502 Road
Salina, OK 74365
(918) 434-5799
Salina, OK 74365
(918) 434-5799
Grades: K-8
| 70 students
Rank: #2525.
Wickliffe Public School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11176 East 470
Salina, OK 74365
(918) 434-5558
Salina, OK 74365
(918) 434-5558
Grades: PK-8
| 111 students
Rank: n/an/a
521 North Mccracken
Chouteau, OK 74337
(918) 476-6551
Chouteau, OK 74337
(918) 476-6551
Grades: PK-1
| 142 students
Rank: n/an/a
695 E Joe Koelsch
Locust Grove, OK 74352
(918) 803-4213
Locust Grove, OK 74352
(918) 803-4213
Grades: PK-1
| 215 students
Mayes County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 Lake Avenue
Spavinaw, OK 74366
(918) 589-2228
Spavinaw, OK 74366
(918) 589-2228
Grades: PK-8
| 81 students
55 South Oak
Pryor, OK 74361
(918) 825-1364
Pryor, OK 74361
(918) 825-1364
Grades: K-6
| 144 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mayes County, OK?
The top ranked public schools in Mayes County, OK include Adair High School, Bernita Hughes Elementary School and Ketchum High School.
How many public schools are located in Mayes County?
27 public schools are located in Mayes County.
What percentage of students in Mayes County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Mayes County are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mayes County?
Mayes County public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Which public schools in Mayes County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Mayes County include: Adair Middle School vs. Pryor Middle School, Roosevelt Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School, Bernita Hughes Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School
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