Jay Upper ES vs Ponca City East MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Oklahoma, United States, 207 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
Ponca City East MS
Ponca City · Public middle · Grades 8–8
320 students
| Measure | Jay Upper ES Jay, Oklahoma | Ponca City East MS Ponca City, Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #276 of 338 | #224 of 338 |
| National rank | #13846 of 15,369 | #12933 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 8–8 |
| Students | 321 | 320 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 320 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.7% | 79.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 28% |
| city | Jay | Ponca City |
| state | Oklahoma | Oklahoma |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ponca City East MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.6 vs 19.6).
- •Ponca City East MS does better on math proficiency (28% vs 22%).
- •Ponca City East MS does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 26%).
- •Ponca City East MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.1% vs 85.7%).
- •Jay Upper ES does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.0).
- •Jay Upper ES is the larger school with 321 students compared with 320.
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 Ponca City East MS?
On the Success Index (US), Ponca City East MS ranks higher (24.6 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 Ponca City East MS?
About 207 km in a straight line, between Jay and Ponca City in Oklahoma.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jay Upper ES: 321. Ponca City East MS: 320. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jay Upper ES and Ponca City East MS rank in Oklahoma?
Jay Upper ES is 276th of 338 and Ponca City East MS is 224th of 338 among middle schools in Oklahoma on the 2025 Success Index (US).