Serving 675 students in grades 7-12, General Brown Junior-senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 675 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: General Brown Junior-Senior High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Dexter, NY, covering an area of approximately 95.8 square miles. The zone generally allows for a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 5.2 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 11.7 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
General Brown Junior-senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
General Brown Junior-senior High School's student population of 675 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
675 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
General Brown Junior-senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of General Brown Junior-senior High School is 0.17, 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
#988 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is General Brown Junior-senior High School's ranking?
General Brown Junior-senior High School is ranked #988 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are General Brown Junior-senior High School often compared to?
General Brown Junior-senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carthage Senior High School, Indian River High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of General Brown Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of General Brown Junior-senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend General Brown Junior-senior High School?
675 students attend General Brown Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of General Brown Junior-senior High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of General Brown Junior-senior High School?
General Brown Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does General Brown Junior-senior High School offer ?
General Brown Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is General Brown Junior-senior High School part of?
General Brown Junior-senior High School is part of General Brown Central School District.
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