Southampton Union Free School District

70 Leland Ln
Southampton, NY 11968-5089
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Southampton Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,270 students in Southampton Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Southampton Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,806 Schools
# Students
1,270 Students
2,500,934 Students
# Teachers
162 Teachers
218,093 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Southampton Union Free School District, which is ranked #580 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 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#564 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
41%
52%
51%
49%
84%
78%
87%
87%
(2022-23)
21%
34.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.73
% American Indian
6%
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
52%
31%
% Black
2%
15%
% White
36%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $59,652 is higher than the state median of $31,405. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $55,820 is higher than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$76 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$71 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$59,652
$31,405
Spending / Student
$55,820
$32,283

Best Southampton Union Free School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southampton High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
141 Narrow Ln
Southampton, NY 11968
(631) 591-4601
Gr: 9-12 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Southampton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
30 Pine St
Southampton, NY 11968
(631) 591-4802
Gr: PK-4 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Southampton Intermediate School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
70 Leland Ln
Southampton, NY 11968
(631) 591-4702
Gr: 5-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Southampton Union Free School District?
Southampton Union Free School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,270 students.
What is the rank of Southampton Union Free School District?
Southampton Union Free School District is ranked #580 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Southampton Union Free School District?
52% of Southampton Union Free School District students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southampton Union Free School District?
Southampton Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Southampton Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $55,820 is higher than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,270 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 84% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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