📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 6 Rated Districts in Payne County, OK
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Stillwater Public Schools | Stillwater | 10/10 Excellent | 92nd |
| #2 | Cushing Public Schools | Cushing | 8/10 Good | 72nd |
| #3 | Perkins-Tryon Public Schools | Perkins | 7/10 Good | 62nd |
| #4 | Glencoe Public Schools | Glencoe | 5/10 Average | 48th |
| #5 | Yale Public Schools | Yale | 5/10 Average | 48th |
| #6 | Ripley Public Schools | Ripley | 5/10 Average | 43rd |
Best School Districts in Payne County, Oklahoma (2026)
This page lists the 6 public school districts headquartered in Payne County, Oklahoma that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using EDFacts 2021–22 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Oklahoma, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Payne County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Payne County, Oklahoma? ▼
Among the 6 rated districts in Payne County, Oklahoma, the highest-rated is Stillwater Public Schools (Stillwater), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 92nd percentile of Oklahoma districts on EDFacts 2021–22 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (EDFacts 2021–22), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Oklahoma and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.