Best Schools in Payson, OK
Payson, OK has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,783 students. On average they score 27% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in Payson exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Payson, OK
The top high schools in Payson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Prague Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prague • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 321 Students
2. Meeker Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meeker • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 209 Students
Best Middle Schools in Payson, OK
The top middle schools in Payson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Prague Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prague • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 215 Students
2. Meeker Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meeker • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 162 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Payson, OK
The top elementary schools in Payson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Prague Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prague • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 534 Students
2. Meeker Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meeker • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 342 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Payson, OK
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Payson, OK has a total population of 606 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Payson, 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 Payson, OK.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
49.81 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.30 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
47.50 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Payson, OK.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Payson, 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 Payson, OK Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Payson, OK
How many schools are in Payson, OK?
Payson, OK has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,783 students in total.
How do schools in Payson perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Payson score 27% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in Payson exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Payson?
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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