Jay School District

821 N Main St
Jay, OK 74346-0630
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,559 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 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,782 Schools
# Students
1,559 Students
697,407 Students
# Teachers
106 Teachers
43,115 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 532 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OK)
#396 out of 537 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
19%
25%
18%
27%
21%
31%
(20-21)
80-84%
78%
(2022-23)
23.7%
24.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.74
% American Indian
54%
11%
% Asian
8%
2%
% Hispanic
10%
21%
% Black
1%
8%
% White
24%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
14%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,499 is higher than the state median of $11,355. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,321 is higher than the state median of $11,328. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (OK)
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,499
$11,355
Spending / Student
$13,321
$11,328

Best Jay School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jay Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
403 North Main
Jay, OK 74346
(918) 253-4413
Gr: PK-3 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Jay Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
470 East Monroe
Jay, OK 74346
(918) 253-8510
Gr: 7-8 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Jay Upper Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
410 East Monroe
Jay, OK 74346
(918) 253-3535
Gr: 4-6 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Jay High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
386 East Monroe
Jay, OK 74346
(918) 253-4466
Gr: 9-12 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Jay School District?
Jay School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,559 students.
What is the rank of Jay School District?
Jay School District is ranked #411 out of 532 school districts in Oklahoma (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
54% of Jay School District students are American Indian, 24% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% 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 16:1.
What is Jay School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,321 is higher than the state median of $11,328. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,559 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : 80-84% (Top 50% in OK)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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