Byng High School is a public secondary school in Byng, Oklahoma, United States. It serves grades 10-12 for the Byng Public Schools. In April 2024, a proposed school bond was passed with voter approval of 75.54%.
Serving 289 students in grades 10-12, Byng High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 30% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Byng High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Byng High School's student population of 289 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
289 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
1925
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Rankings
Byng High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Byng High School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#639 out of 1652 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
27%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
1%
8%
White
46%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
17%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)80-84%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Byng High School's ranking?
Byng High School is ranked #639 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Byng High School often compared to?
Byng High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ada High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Byng High School?
The graduation rate of Byng High School is 80-84%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Byng High School?
289 students attend Byng High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Byng High School students are White, 27% of students are American Indian, 17% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Byng High School?
Byng High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Byng High School offer ?
Byng High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Byng High School part of?
Byng High School is part of Byng School District.
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