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South Seneca Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 615 students in South Seneca Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in South Seneca Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
2 Schools
4,806 Schools
# Students
615 Students
2,500,934 Students
# Teachers
73 Teachers
218,093 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Seneca Central School District, which is ranked #981 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 80-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#988 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
78%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)36.8%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
5%
31%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
91%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $42,367 is higher than the state median of $31,405. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $38,657 is higher than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$42,367
$31,405
Spending / Student
$38,657
$32,283
Best South Seneca Central School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Seneca Middle/high School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7263 S Main St
Ovid, NY 14521
(607) 869-9636
Ovid, NY 14521
(607) 869-9636
Gr: 6-12 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
South Seneca Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8326 Main St
Interlaken, NY 14847
(607) 869-9636
Interlaken, NY 14847
(607) 869-9636
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Seneca Central School District?
South Seneca Central School District manages 2 public schools serving 615 students.
What is the rank of South Seneca Central School District?
South Seneca Central School District is ranked #981 out of 1,007 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Seneca Central School District?
91% of South Seneca Central School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Seneca Central School District?
South Seneca 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 South Seneca Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $38,657 is higher than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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