Best Schools in Payne County, OK
Payne County, OK has 40 public schools (11 high, 6 middle, 20 elementary) serving 12,866 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Payne County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Payne County, OK
The top high schools in Payne County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mulhall-orlando Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mulhall-orlando • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 62 Students
2. Stillwater Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stillwater • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1317 Students
3. Perkins-tryon Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perkins-tryon • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 455 Students
4. Ripley Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ripley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 143 Students
5. Cushing Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cushing • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 530 Students
6. Morrison Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morrison • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 176 Students
7. Drumright Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Drumright • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 147 Students
8. Oilton Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oilton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 86 Students
9. Yale Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yale • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 115 Students
10. Glencoe Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glencoe • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 97 Students
Best Middle Schools in Payne County, OK
The top middle schools in Payne County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Morrison Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morrison • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 88 Students
2. Stillwater Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stillwater • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 932 Students
3. Cushing Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cushing • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 470 Students
4. Virgil Cooper Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Drumright • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 93 Students
5. Perkins-tryon Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perkins-tryon • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 356 Students
6. Yale Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yale • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 74 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Payne County, OK
The top elementary schools in Payne County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sangre Ridge Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stillwater • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 529 Students
2. Westwood Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stillwater • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 655 Students
3. Richmond Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stillwater • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 344 Students
4. Morrison Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morrison • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 339 Students
5. Mulhall-orlando Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mulhall-orlando • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 162 Students
6. Perkins-tryon Intermediate Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perkins-tryon • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 324 Students
7. Skyline Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stillwater • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 418 Students
8. Oak Grove Public School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oak Grove • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 171 Students
9. Glencoe Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glencoe • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 242 Students
10. Will Rogers Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stillwater • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 506 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Payne County, OK
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Payne County, OK has a total population of 81,646 with 41% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Payne County, OK
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Payne County, OK.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
34.08 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.68 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
29.41 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Payne County, OK.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Payne County, OK.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Payne County, OK Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Payne County, OK
How many schools are in Payne County, OK?
Payne County, OK has 40 public schools: 11 high schools, 6 middle schools and 20 elementary schools, serving 12,866 students in total.
How do schools in Payne County perform on state tests?
On average, 40 schools in Payne County score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Payne County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Payne County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 24%
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- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 26%
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- Projected: 26%
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- Projected: 24%
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- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Payne County
6 places in Payne County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
School districts (4)
- Stillwater (9 schools)
- Cushing (5 schools)
- Perkins-Tryon (4 schools)
- Yale (3 schools)