Jay School District
School District · Jay, Oklahoma
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,891
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,891
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Evaluating Jay?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Jay as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Jay ES
Jay · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Jay HS
Jay · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Jay MS
Jay · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Oklahoma rank
#92 of 424
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
above Oklahoma avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,891
+$1,894 vs Oklahoma median
District size
1,556 students
Much larger than Oklahoma median
The short answer
Jay ranks #92 of 424 Oklahoma districts by overall school rating. Jay's schools with real test data average 7.0/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Jay ES (9.0/10), Jay HS (7.5/10), and Jay MS (6.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +20.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Jay schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Jay
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jay ES | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Jay HS | 7.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Jay MS | 6.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Jay Upper ES | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Jay
Jay is a Jay, Oklahoma school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,556 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1. The district invests $13,891 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Jay is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Jay ES, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Jay students show an average math proficiency of 37.9% and ELA proficiency of 39.8%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Jay, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Jay with test data.
Schools in Jay
4 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Oklahoma
- City
- Jay
- Total Enrollment
- 1,556
- Teachers (FTE)
- 107
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Jay?
Jay has 4 schools in total — 1 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Jay?
The average composite rating for Jay is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Jay?
Jay spends $13,891 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Jay?
The average student-teacher ratio in Jay is 14.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Jay?
Jay ES is the highest-rated school in Jay with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Jay?
Across schools in Jay with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Jay compare to other districts in Oklahoma?
Jay has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Oklahoma by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 39.8%
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Compare Jay with neighboring districts in the state.
- Tulsa (69)
- Oklahoma City (58)
- Moore (34)
- Edmond (28)
- Broken Arrow (27)
- Putnam City (26)
- Norman (25)
- Lawton (23)
- Midwest City-del City (19)
- Union (17)
- Mustang (16)
- Enid (15)
- Owasso (13)
- Yukon (12)
- Ponca City (11)
- Santa Fe South (charter) (10)
- Bixby (10)
- Muskogee (10)
- Bartlesville (9)
- Deer Creek (9)
- Stillwater (9)
- Choctaw-nicoma Park (8)
- Coweta (8)
- Duncan (8)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Oklahoma Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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