Lyme Central School District

11868 Academy St
Chaumont, NY 13622-0219
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 335 students in Lyme Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public School in Lyme Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
1 School
4,806 Schools
# Students
335 Students
2,500,934 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
218,093 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lyme Central School District, which is ranked #421 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 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#406 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 50%)
52%
52%
50-54%
49%
75-79%
78%
(21-22)
≥80%
87%
(2022-23)
33.5%
34.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.20
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
4%
31%
% Black
3%
15%
% White
89%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,642 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,405. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,788 is less than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,642
$31,405
Spending / Student
$21,788
$32,283

Best Lyme Central School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lyme Central School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11868 Academy St
Chaumont, NY 13622
(315) 649-2417
Gr: PK-12 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lyme Central School District?
Lyme Central School District manages 1 public schools serving 335 students.
What is the rank of Lyme Central School District?
Lyme Central School District is ranked #421 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (top 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 Lyme Central School District?
89% of Lyme Central School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lyme Central School District?
Lyme 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 Lyme Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,788 is less than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 335 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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