Top Rankings
Byng School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,784 students in Byng School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Byng School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,783 Schools
# Students
1,784 Students
701,586 Students
# Teachers
126 Teachers
42,179 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Byng School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 537 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#60 out of 538 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)80-84%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.73
# American Indian Students
598 Students
79,237 Students
% American Indian Students
34%
11%
# Asian Students
7 Students
15,895 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
148 Students
138,940 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
20%
# Black Students
28 Students
55,137 Students
% Black Students
2%
8%
# White Students
722 Students
318,520 Students
% White Students
40%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,100 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
281 Students
90,538 Students
% of Two or more races Students
16%
13%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
161
37,831
# Students in K Grade:
145
50,025
# Students in 1st Grade:
151
52,279
# Students in 2nd Grade:
137
50,662
# Students in 3rd Grade:
130
50,744
# Students in 4th Grade:
140
50,356
# Students in 5th Grade:
137
49,760
# Students in 6th Grade:
148
50,298
# Students in 7th Grade:
124
51,583
# Students in 8th Grade:
109
53,117
# Students in 9th Grade:
124
56,462
# Students in 10th Grade:
109
53,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
89
49,241
# Students in 12th Grade:
80
45,339
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,296 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,287. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,012 is less than the state median of $11,261. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,296
$11,287
Spending / Student
$10,012
$11,261
Best Byng School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Homer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1400 North Monte Vista
Ada, OK 74820
(580) 559-0200
Ada, OK 74820
(580) 559-0200
Grades: PK-5
| 628 students
Rank: #22.
Francis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
18461 Cr 1480
Ada, OK 74820
(580) 559-0270
Ada, OK 74820
(580) 559-0270
Grades: PK-3
| 257 students
Rank: #33.
Byng Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
214 Stokes Drive
Ada, OK 74820
(580) 310-6744
Ada, OK 74820
(580) 310-6744
Grades: 7-9
| 357 students
Rank: #44.
Byng High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
214 Stokes Drive
Ada, OK 74820
(580) 310-6733
Ada, OK 74820
(580) 310-6733
Grades: 10-12
| 278 students
Rank: #55.
Byng Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
214 Stokes Drive
Ada, OK 74820
(580) 310-6723
Ada, OK 74820
(580) 310-6723
Grades: 4-6
| 264 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Byng School District?
Byng School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,784 students.
What is the rank of Byng School District?
Byng School District is ranked #58 out of 537 school districts in Oklahoma (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oklahoma school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Byng School District?
40% of Byng School District students are White, 34% of students are American Indian, 16% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Byng School District?
Byng School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 17:1.
What is Byng School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,012 is less than the state median of $11,261. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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