Total enrollment
6,860
+245 (+4%) vs SY 2020-21
Mayes County
Oklahoma · Public K-12
Public-school enrollment in Mayes County clocks in around 6,860 students across 22 schools (12 elementary, 5 middle, and 5 high).
4-year change in Mayes County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
22
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Mayes County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Oklahoma | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 6,860 | #25 of 66 | #1,075 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 22 | #27 of 66 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.2:1 | #11 of 66 | #1,002 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 63.9% | #41 of 66 | #942 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 68.7% | #19 of 66 | #157 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Mayes County school rankings
Residents
39,604
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
22
7 districts
Enrollment
6,860
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$60,305
Above Oklahoma avg
Free/reduced lunch
63.9%
Below Oklahoma avg
Elementary
12
3,303 students
Middle
5
1,478 students
High
5
2,079 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
PRYOR
2,910 students · 7 districts in Mayes County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Mayes County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
18.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.3%
civilian labor
Median age
40
23.2% under 18
Test scores in Mayes County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Oklahoma state average: 30.6%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- BERNITA HUGHES ES· 37.7%
- ADAIR MS· 35.0%
- JEFFERSON ES· 32.7%
- ROOSEVELT ES· 32.0%
- PRYOR MS· 21.1%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRYOR HS | Pryor | High | 09-12 | 872 | · |
| PRYOR MS | Pryor | Middle | 06-08 | 626 | · |
| LINCOLN ES | Pryor | Elementary | PK-05 | 621 | · |
| ROOSEVELT ES | Pryor | Elementary | PK-05 | 517 | · |
| BERNITA HUGHES ES | Adair | Elementary | PK-05 | 474 | · |
| LOCUST GROVE HS | Locust Grove | High | 09-12 | 428 | · |
| SALINA ES | Salina | Elementary | PK-05 | 315 | · |
| LOCUST GROVE UPPER ES | Locust Grove | Elementary | 02-05 | 286 | · |
| ADAIR HS | Adair | High | 09-12 | 281 | · |
| JEFFERSON ES | Pryor | Elementary | PK-05 | 274 | · |
| SALINA HS | Salina | High | 09-12 | 272 | · |
| CHOUTEAU-MAZIE MS | Chouteau | Middle | 05-08 | 244 | · |
| LOCUST GROVE MS | Locust Grove | Middle | 06-08 | 239 | · |
| ADAIR MS | Adair | Middle | 06-08 | 233 | · |
| CHOUTEAU-MAZIE HS | Chouteau | High | 09-12 | 226 | · |
| LOCUST GROVE EARLY LRNING CTR | Locust Grove | Elementary | PK-01 | 224 | · |
| CHOUTEAU ES | Chouteau | Elementary | 02-04 | 157 | · |
| CHOUTEAU-MAZIE EC CTR | Chouteau | Elementary | PK-01 | 145 | · |
| SALINA MS | Salina | Middle | 06-08 | 136 | · |
| WICKLIFFE PUBLIC SCHOOL | Salina | Elementary | PK-08 | 114 | · |
| OSAGE PUBLIC SCHOOL | Pryor | Elementary | PK-08 | 94 | · |
| MAZIE ES | Chouteau | Elementary | PK-08 | 82 | · |
Cities in Mayes County
About Mayes County
Across the rural-scale Oklahoma county of Mayes County of about 39,604 residents, the public-school footprint covers 22 schools and about 6,860 students.
Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $60,305, roughly 18% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 14% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
Looking at the level breakdown, Mayes County covers 12 elementary schools (3,303 students), 5 middle schools (1,478), and 5 high schools (2,079).
PRYOR is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,910 students across Mayes County.
Over the past 4-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 6,860 students, expanded 4% from the 6,615 reported in SY 2020-21.
On allk12, the community for Mayes County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data