Top Rankings
Sherman Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 420 students in Sherman Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Sherman Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% 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
2 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
420 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sherman Central School District, which is ranked #308 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#300 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
2%
30%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
96%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,052 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 $32,198 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,052
$31,307
Spending / Student
$32,198
$32,183
Best Sherman Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sherman High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
127 Park St
Sherman, NY 14781
(716) 761-6121
Sherman, NY 14781
(716) 761-6121
Gr: 7-12 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Sherman Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
127 Park St
Sherman, NY 14781
(716) 761-6121
Sherman, NY 14781
(716) 761-6121
Gr: PK-6 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sherman Central School District?
Sherman Central School District manages 2 public schools serving 420 students.
What is the rank of Sherman Central School District?
Sherman Central School District is ranked #308 out of 1,009 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 science proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sherman Central School District?
96% of Sherman Central School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sherman Central School District?
Sherman Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Sherman Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,198 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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