For the 2026-27 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
4,805 Schools
# Students
335 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
218,084 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.
Overall District Rank
#406 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)33.5%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.73
Showing 2014–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
Showing 2008–2022. View full 30-year historical data
% Hispanic
4%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% Black
3%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% White
89%
39%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,057 in this school district is less than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,006 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$87,503 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$9 MM
$90,091 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$28,057
$34,989
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$27,006
$36,024
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Lyme Central School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lyme Central School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11868 Academy St
Chaumont, NY 13622
(315) 649-2417
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 $27,006 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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