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Palmyra-Macedon 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 4 public schools serving 1,735 students in Palmyra-Macedon 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 Palmyra-Macedon Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
1,735 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
158 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Palmyra-Macedon Central School District, which is ranked #863 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
#861 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
78%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
3%
30%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
93%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,914 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 $28,685 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,914
$31,307
Spending / Student
$28,685
$32,183
Best Palmyra-Macedon Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palmyra-macedon Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
151 Hyde Pkwy
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-3420
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-3420
Gr: 9-12 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Palmyra-macedon Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
163 Hyde Pkwy
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-3450
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-3450
Gr: 6-8 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Palmyra-macedon Intermediate School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4 West St
Macedon, NY 14502
(315) 986-4474
Macedon, NY 14502
(315) 986-4474
Gr: 3-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
120 Canandaigua St
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-3475
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-3475
Gr: PK-2 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Palmyra-Macedon Central School District?
Palmyra-Macedon Central School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,735 students.
What is the rank of Palmyra-Macedon Central School District?
Palmyra-Macedon Central School District is ranked #863 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 Palmyra-Macedon Central School District?
93% of Palmyra-Macedon Central School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Palmyra-Macedon Central School District?
Palmyra-Macedon 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 Palmyra-Macedon Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,685 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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