For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,865 students in South Jefferson 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 Jefferson Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,802 Schools
# Students
1,865 Students
2,526,339 Students
# Teachers
131 Teachers
214,998 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
South Jefferson Central School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#557 out of 788 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
62%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.72
# American Indian Students
3 Students
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
37 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
29%
# Black Students
5 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
n/a
16%
# White Students
1,772 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
95%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
40 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
71
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
119
173,949
# Students in 1st Grade:
136
175,863
# Students in 2nd Grade:
135
179,873
# Students in 3rd Grade:
123
179,590
# Students in 4th Grade:
132
182,759
# Students in 5th Grade:
135
184,187
# Students in 6th Grade:
127
186,526
# Students in 7th Grade:
154
191,086
# Students in 8th Grade:
145
194,590
# Students in 9th Grade:
149
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
149
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
121
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
146
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
23
36,758
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,146 in this school district is less 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 $18,779 is less than the state median of $31,958. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,146
$31,089
Spending / Student
$18,779
$31,958
Best South Jefferson Central School District Public Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Jefferson High School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11060 Us Rt 11
Adams, NY 13605
(315) 232-4531
Adams, NY 13605
(315) 232-4531
Grades: 9-12
| 577 students
Rank: #22.
Maynard P Wilson Elementary School
Math: 31% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13180 Us Rt 11
Adams Center, NY 13606
(315) 583-5418
Adams Center, NY 13606
(315) 583-5418
Grades: PK-5
| 529 students
Rank: #33.
Clarke Middle School
Math: 24% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11060 Us Rt 11
Adams, NY 13605
(315) 232-4531
Adams, NY 13605
(315) 232-4531
Grades: 6-8
| 434 students
Rank: #44.
Mannsville Manor Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
423 N Main St
Mannsville, NY 13661
(315) 465-4281
Mannsville, NY 13661
(315) 465-4281
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Jefferson Central School District?
South Jefferson Central School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,865 students.
What is the rank of South Jefferson Central School District?
South Jefferson Central School District is ranked #549 out of 786 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in South Jefferson Central School District?
95% of South Jefferson Central School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Jefferson Central School District?
South Jefferson Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 12:1.
What is South Jefferson Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,779 is less than the state median of $31,958. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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