South Country Central School District

189 Dunton Ave
East Patchogue, NY 11772-5598
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

South Country Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,002 students in South Country 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 South Country Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,802 Schools
# Students
4,002 Students
2,526,339 Students
# Teachers
363 Teachers
214,998 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

South Country Central School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 786 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 82% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NY)
#255 out of 788 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of South Country Central   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
75%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Country Central   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
55-59%
62%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Country Central   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
83%
85%
This chart display public school graduation rate of South Country Central   School District and public school graduation rate of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.72
# American Indian Students
14 Students
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
60 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
2%
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,772 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
44%
29%
# Black Students
629 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
16%
16%
# White Students
1,360 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
34%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
165 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
294
173,949
# Students in 1st Grade:
284
175,863
# Students in 2nd Grade:
258
179,873
# Students in 3rd Grade:
273
179,590
# Students in 4th Grade:
302
182,759
# Students in 5th Grade:
253
184,187
# Students in 6th Grade:
263
186,526
# Students in 7th Grade:
306
191,086
# Students in 8th Grade:
348
194,590
# Students in 9th Grade:
344
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
351
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
339
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
345
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
42
36,758

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $34,154 is higher than the state median of $31,089. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,180 is higher than the state median of $31,958. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$137 MM
$78,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of South Country Central   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$129 MM
$80,737 MM
This chart display total spending of South Country Central   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$34,154
$31,089
This chart display average revenue per public school student in South Country Central   School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$32,180
$31,958
This chart display average spending per public school student in South Country Central   School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best South Country Central School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bellport Senior High School
Math: 86% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
205 Beaver Dam Rd
Brookhaven, NY 11719
(631) 730-1575
Grades: 9-12
| 1,397 students
Rank: #22.
Bellport Middle School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
35 Kreamer St
Bellport, NY 11713
(631) 730-1626
Grades: 6-8
| 925 students
Rank: #33.
Verne W Critz Elementary School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 45-49%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
185 Dunton Ave
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 730-1675
Grades: K-3
| 292 students
Rank: #44.
Kreamer Street Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
37 Kreamer St
Bellport, NY 11713
(631) 730-1650
Grades: K-3
| 319 students
Rank: #55.
Brookhaven Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Fireplace Neck Rd
Brookhaven, NY 11719
(631) 730-1700
Grades: K-3
| 506 students
Rank: #66.
Frank P Long Intermediate School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
599 Brookhaven Ave
Bellport, NY 11713
(631) 730-1725
Grades: 4-5
| 563 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to South Country Central School District?
South Country Central School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,002 students.
What is the rank of South Country Central School District?
South Country Central School District is ranked #242 out of 786 school districts in New York (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Country Central School District?
44% of South Country Central School District students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Country Central School District?
South Country Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 12:1.
What is South Country Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,180 is higher than the state median of $31,958. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 4,002 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : 83% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 75% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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