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General Brown Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,348 students in General Brown Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in General Brown Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
1,348 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
95 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
General Brown Central School District, which is ranked #588 of all 1,009 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#580 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
78%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
3%
30%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
91%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,941 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,074 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,941
$31,307
Spending / Student
$18,074
$32,183
Best General Brown Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
General Brown Junior-senior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17643 Cemetery Rd
Dexter, NY 13634
(315) 779-2300
Dexter, NY 13634
(315) 779-2300
Gr: 7-12 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Dexter Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
415 E Grove St
Dexter, NY 13634
(315) 779-2300
Dexter, NY 13634
(315) 779-2300
Gr: PK-2 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Brownville School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
771 Main St
Brownville, NY 13615
(315) 779-2300
Brownville, NY 13615
(315) 779-2300
Gr: 3-6 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to General Brown Central School District?
General Brown Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,348 students.
What is the rank of General Brown Central School District?
General Brown Central School District is ranked #588 out of 1,009 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in General Brown Central School District?
91% of General Brown Central School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of General Brown Central School District?
General Brown Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is General Brown Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,074 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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