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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 2026-27 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.
Overall District Rank
#396 out of 537 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
31%
Graduation Rate
77%
81.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.7%
24.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.74
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
54%
11%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Asian
8%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 20-year historical data
% Hispanic
10%
21%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 29-year historical data
% Black
1%
8%
Showing 2006–2023. View full 20-year historical data
% White
24%
43%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,011 is higher than the state median of $13,052. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,650 is higher than the state median of $12,704. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$9,102 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$24 MM
$8,860 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$17,011
$13,052
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$15,650
$12,704
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Jay School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jay Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
403 North Main
Jay, OK 74346
(918) 253-4413
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:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
470 East Monroe
Jay, OK 74346
(918) 253-8510
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:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 East Monroe
Jay, OK 74346
(918) 253-3535
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:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
386 East Monroe
Jay, OK 74346
(918) 253-4466
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 $15,650 is higher than the state median of $12,704. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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