Horseheads Central School District

143 Hibbard Rd
Horseheads, NY 14845-2398
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Horseheads 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%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,731 students in Horseheads 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 Horseheads Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,813 Schools
# Students
3,731 Students
2,506,610 Students
# Teachers
295 Teachers
217,085 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Horseheads Central School District, which is ranked #517 of all 1,008 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 86% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#515 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
55%
52%
43%
49%
86%
78%
92%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
10%
% Hispanic
5%
30%
% Black
2%
15%
% White
84%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,039 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,333. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,606 is less than the state median of $32,210. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$86 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$107 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,039
$31,333
Spending / Student
$28,606
$32,210

Best Horseheads Central School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horseheads Senior High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
401 Fletcher St
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-5601
Gr: 9-12 | 1,122 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Gardner Road Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
541 Gardner Rd
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-6347
Gr: K-4 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Big Flats School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
543 Maple St
Big Flats, NY 14814
(607) 739-6373
Gr: PK-4 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Horseheads Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
950 Sing Sing Rd
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-6356
Gr: 7-8 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Horseheads Intermediate School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
952 Sing Sing Rd
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-6366
Gr: 5-6 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Ridge Road School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
112 Ridge Rd
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-6351
Gr: PK-4 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Center Street School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
812 Center St
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-5601
Gr: PK-4 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Horseheads Central School District?
Horseheads Central School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,731 students.
What is the rank of Horseheads Central School District?
Horseheads Central School District is ranked #517 out of 1,008 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%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Horseheads Central School District?
84% of Horseheads Central School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Horseheads Central School District?
Horseheads Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Horseheads Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,606 is less than the state median of $32,210. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,731 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 86% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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