Mayes County Schools & Education
Mayes County, Oklahoma
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
38/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
85.4%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
85.4%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 84.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,390
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,520
School Score
38/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 28/100
State Score Position
#17
of 77 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Mayes County
Measured School Summary
Mayes County faces educational challenges with a school score of 38/100 and a graduation rate of 85.4%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $7,390 per pupil, Mayes County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 34% above the Oklahoma average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 13% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Mayes County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
22 public schools and 7 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
38/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #17 of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data.
Completion
85.4%
1.1 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,390
$870 above the state average
School coverage
22
7 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Mayes County has 22 public schools across 7 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Mayes County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Review-carefully county
Mayes County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.
State position
#17
of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data. The county score is 10 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
PRYOR
Elementary to high school visible
2,863 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
LOCUST GROVE
Elementary to high school visible
1,208 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
ADAIR
Elementary to high school visible
1,041 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
CHOUTEAU-MAZIE
Elementary to high school visible
820 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
CHOUTEAU-MAZIE is the largest listed district slice, with 5 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Mayes County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Mayes County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Mayes County, Oklahoma
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Strong Infrastructure for Mayes County
Mayes County supports 6,914 students through 22 public schools across seven districts. The system includes a large number of elementary schools (12), complemented by 5 middle and 5 high schools.
Pryor District Leads Regional Education
Pryor is the largest district in the county, managing 2,863 students and 5 schools. Traditional public education is the standard here, with 0% charter school participation across districts like Chouteau-Mazie and Locust Grove.
Rural Vibe with Significant Town Hubs
The county features 17 rural schools and 5 town-based schools, with an average enrollment of 314 students. Pryor HS is the largest institution with 800 students, while many elementary schools maintain smaller, localized populations.
School Overview
Total Schools
22
in Mayes County
Reported Enrollment
6,914
22 schools reporting
School Districts
7
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
7 School Districts in Mayes County
PRYOR
LOCUST GROVE
ADAIR
CHOUTEAU-MAZIE
SALINA
OSAGE
WICKLIFFE
22 Public Schools in Mayes County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 22 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRYOR HS | Record | PRYOR | Pryor, 74362Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 800 |
| PRYOR MS | Record | PRYOR | Pryor, 74362Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 650 |
| LINCOLN ES | Record | PRYOR | Pryor, 74362Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 606 |
| ROOSEVELT ES | Record | PRYOR | Pryor, 74362Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 526 |
| BERNITA HUGHES ES | Record | ADAIR | Adair, 74330Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 522 |
| LOCUST GROVE HS | Record | LOCUST GROVE | Locust Grove, 74352Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 402 |
| SALINA ES | Record | SALINA | Salina, 74365Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 356 |
| LOCUST GROVE UPPER ES | Record | LOCUST GROVE | Locust Grove, 74352Rural: Distant | 2–5 | Primary | 326 |
| ADAIR HS | Record | ADAIR | Adair, 74330Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 282 |
| JEFFERSON ES | Record | PRYOR | Pryor, 74362Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 281 |
| LOCUST GROVE MS | Record | LOCUST GROVE | Locust Grove, 74352Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 262 |
| SALINA HS | Record | SALINA | Salina, 74365Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 251 |
| ADAIR MS | Record | ADAIR | Adair, 74330Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 237 |
| CHOUTEAU-MAZIE HS | Record | CHOUTEAU-MAZIE | Chouteau, 74337Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 223 |
| LOCUST GROVE EARLY LRNING CTR | Record | LOCUST GROVE | Locust Grove, 74352Rural: Distant | PK–1 | Primary | 218 |
| CHOUTEAU-MAZIE MS | Record | CHOUTEAU-MAZIE | Chouteau, 74337Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 211 |
| CHOUTEAU ES | Record | CHOUTEAU-MAZIE | Chouteau, 74337Rural: Distant | 2–4 | Primary | 166 |
| SALINA MS | Record | SALINA | Salina, 74365Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 159 |
| CHOUTEAU-MAZIE EC CTR | Record | CHOUTEAU-MAZIE | Chouteau, 74337Rural: Distant | PK–1 | Primary | 150 |
| OSAGE PUBLIC SCHOOL | Record | OSAGE | Pryor, 74361Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 118 |
LOCUST GROVE EARLY LRNING CTR
LOCUST GROVE
Locust Grove, 74352 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,390
State avg $6,520
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Schools in Mayes County, Oklahoma — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Mayes County, Oklahoma?
Mayes County supports 6,914 students through 22 public schools across seven districts. The system includes a large number of elementary schools (12), complemented by 5 middle and 5 high schools.
What are the major school districts in Mayes County, Oklahoma?
Pryor is the largest district in the county, managing 2,863 students and 5 schools. Traditional public education is the standard here, with 0% charter school participation across districts like Chouteau-Mazie and Locust Grove.
What is the school experience like in Mayes County?
The county features 17 rural schools and 5 town-based schools, with an average enrollment of 314 students. Pryor HS is the largest institution with 800 students, while many elementary schools maintain smaller, localized populations.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.