| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stillwater Public Schools | Stillwater | 10/10 Excellent · 92nd pct | 6,146 | 9 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Cushing Public Schools | Cushing | 8/10 Good · 72nd pct | 1,699 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Perkins-Tryon Public Schools | Perkins | 7/10 Good · 62nd pct | 1,577 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Glencoe Public Schools | Glencoe | 5/10 Average · 48th pct | 339 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Yale Public Schools | Yale | 5/10 Average · 48th pct | 349 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Ripley Public Schools | Ripley | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 444 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Payne County compares
Together they enroll 10,554 students across 25 schools. The largest is Stillwater Public Schools with 6,146 students. Districts here average 6.7/10, above the Oklahoma average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 5/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Payne County, Oklahoma
Payne County has 6 public school districts covering 9 zip codes. The top-rated district in Payne County is Stillwater Public Schools (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Oklahoma. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Payne County, OK?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Payne County, OK. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Payne County, OK?
Of the districts serving Payne County, Stillwater Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 92nd percentile among Oklahoma school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Oklahoma reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Oklahoma and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Oklahoma only, never across state lines.