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South Glens Falls Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,908 students in South Glens Falls Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in South Glens Falls Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (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
6 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
2,908 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
216 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Glens Falls Central School District, which is ranked #612 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 87% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#610 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
78%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
3%
30%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
93%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,712 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 $22,103 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$64 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,712
$31,307
Spending / Student
$22,103
$32,183
Best South Glens Falls Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Glens Falls Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
42 Merritt Rd
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
(518) 792-9987
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
(518) 792-9987
Gr: 9-12 | 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Oliver W Winch Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
99 Hudson St
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
(518) 792-5891
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
(518) 792-5891
Gr: 6-8 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Harrison Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
76 Harrison Ave
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
(518) 793-9048
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
(518) 793-9048
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Ballard Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Ballard Rd
Gansevoort, NY 12831
(518) 587-0600
Gansevoort, NY 12831
(518) 587-0600
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Moreau Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
76 Bluebird Rd
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
(518) 793-9644
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
(518) 793-9644
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Tanglewood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Tanglewood Dr
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
(518) 793-5631
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
(518) 793-5631
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Glens Falls Central School District?
South Glens Falls Central School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,908 students.
What is the rank of South Glens Falls Central School District?
South Glens Falls Central School District is ranked #612 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Glens Falls Central School District?
93% of South Glens Falls Central School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Glens Falls Central School District?
South Glens Falls Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is South Glens Falls Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,103 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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