Top Rankings
Dryden Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,289 students in Dryden Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Dryden Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,804 Schools
# Students
1,289 Students
2,526,520 Students
# Teachers
159 Teachers
215,025 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
District Rank
Dryden Central School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 786 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 65-69% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#599 out of 788 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
62%
Graduation Rate
65-69%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.72
# American Indian Students
3 Students
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
66 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
29%
# Black Students
24 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
2%
16%
# White Students
1,093 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
85%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
88 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
46
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
108
173,952
# Students in 1st Grade:
101
175,866
# Students in 2nd Grade:
106
179,876
# Students in 3rd Grade:
97
179,592
# Students in 4th Grade:
80
182,761
# Students in 5th Grade:
95
184,189
# Students in 6th Grade:
77
186,528
# Students in 7th Grade:
108
191,088
# Students in 8th Grade:
97
194,752
# Students in 9th Grade:
86
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
89
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
110
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
85
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
4
36,758
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,596 is higher than the state median of $31,087. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $39,040 is higher than the state median of $31,956. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$33,596
$31,087
Spending / Student
$39,040
$31,956
Best Dryden Central School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dryden High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
118 Freeville Rd
Dryden, NY 13053
(607) 844-8694
Dryden, NY 13053
(607) 844-8694
Grades: 9-12
| 370 students
Rank: #22.
Freeville Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
43 Main St
Dryden, NY 13053
(607) 844-8694
Dryden, NY 13053
(607) 844-8694
Grades: K-3
| 72 students
Rank: #33.
Cassavant Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
32 School St
Dryden, NY 13053
(607) 844-8694
Dryden, NY 13053
(607) 844-8694
Grades: K-3
| 81 students
Rank: #44.
Dryden Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
36 Union St
Dryden, NY 13053
(607) 844-8694
Dryden, NY 13053
(607) 844-8694
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
Rank: #55.
Dryden Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
118 Freeville Rd
Dryden, NY 13053
(607) 844-8694
Dryden, NY 13053
(607) 844-8694
Grades: 6-8
| 283 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dryden Central School District?
Dryden Central School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,289 students.
What is the rank of Dryden Central School District?
Dryden Central School District is ranked #595 out of 786 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dryden Central School District?
85% of Dryden Central School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dryden Central School District?
Dryden Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 12:1.
What is Dryden Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $39,040 is higher than the state median of $31,956. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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