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Pawling 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 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,080 students in Pawling 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 Schools in Pawling Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% 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
4,806 Schools
# Students
1,080 Students
2,500,934 Students
# Teachers
101 Teachers
218,093 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pawling Central School District, which is ranked #430 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#415 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
78%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)24.3%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
10%
% Hispanic
34%
31%
% Black
3%
15%
% White
57%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $36,509 is higher than the state median of $31,405. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,883 is higher than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$36,509
$31,405
Spending / Student
$33,883
$32,283
Best Pawling Central School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pawling High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30 Wagner Rd
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 855-4620
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 855-4620
Gr: 9-12 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Pawling Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7 Haight St
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 855-4630
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 855-4630
Gr: PK-4 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Pawling Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
80 Wagner Rd
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 855-4653
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 855-4653
Gr: 5-8 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pawling Central School District?
Pawling Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,080 students.
What is the rank of Pawling Central School District?
Pawling Central School District is ranked #430 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. 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 Pawling Central School District?
57% of Pawling Central School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pawling Central School District?
Pawling 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 Pawling Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,883 is higher than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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