For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,408 students in Gouverneur Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Gouverneur Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
1,408 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
125 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gouverneur Central School District, which is ranked #895 of all 1,007 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 82% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#900 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
78%
Graduation Rate
82%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)37.9%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.73
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
2%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
15%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% White
96%
39%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,662 in this school district is less than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,763 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$87,503 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$42 MM
$90,091 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$32,662
$34,989
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$29,763
$36,024
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Gouverneur Central School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gouverneur High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
113 E Barney St
Gouverneur, NY 13642
(315) 287-1900
Gouverneur, NY 13642
(315) 287-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Gouverneur Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25 Wilson St
Gouverneur, NY 13642
(315) 287-1903
Gouverneur, NY 13642
(315) 287-1903
Gr: 5-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Gouverneur Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
111 Gleason St
Gouverneur, NY 13642
(315) 287-2260
Gouverneur, NY 13642
(315) 287-2260
Gr: PK-4 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gouverneur Central School District?
Gouverneur Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,408 students.
What is the rank of Gouverneur Central School District?
Gouverneur Central School District is ranked #895 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Gouverneur Central School District?
96% of Gouverneur Central School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gouverneur Central School District?
Gouverneur Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Gouverneur Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,763 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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