Jay Upper ES vs Pauls Valley Jhs
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Oklahoma, United States, 289 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jay Upper ES
Jay · Public middle · Grades 4–6
321 students
Pauls Valley Jhs
Pauls Valley · Public middle · Grades 7–9
322 students
| Measure | Jay Upper ES Jay, Oklahoma | Pauls Valley Jhs Pauls Valley, Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #276 of 338 | #125 of 338 |
| National rank | #13846 of 15,369 | #10948 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 321 | 322 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 322 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.7% | 73.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| city | Jay | Pauls Valley |
| state | Oklahoma | Oklahoma |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pauls Valley Jhs scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.6 vs 19.6).
- •Pauls Valley Jhs does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Pauls Valley Jhs does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 26%).
- •Pauls Valley Jhs does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.6% vs 85.7%).
- •Pauls Valley Jhs is the larger school with 322 students compared with 321.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jay Upper ES better than Pauls Valley Jhs?
On the Success Index (US), Pauls Valley Jhs ranks higher (34.6 vs 19.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Jay Upper ES and Pauls Valley Jhs?
About 289 km in a straight line, between Jay and Pauls Valley in Oklahoma.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jay Upper ES: 321. Pauls Valley Jhs: 322. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jay Upper ES and Pauls Valley Jhs rank in Oklahoma?
Jay Upper ES is 276th of 338 and Pauls Valley Jhs is 125th of 338 among middle schools in Oklahoma on the 2025 Success Index (US).