For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,603 students in Waverly Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Waverly Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
4 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
1,603 Students
2,507,390 Students
# Teachers
135 Teachers
217,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Waverly Central School District, which is ranked #736 of all 1,008 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 82% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#736 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
78%
Graduation Rate
82%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
2%
30%
% Black
n/a
16%
% White
94%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,218 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,324. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,662 is less than the state median of $32,199. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,218
$31,324
Spending / Student
$19,662
$32,199
Best Waverly Central School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waverly High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Frederick St
Waverly, NY 14892
(607) 565-8101
Waverly, NY 14892
(607) 565-8101
Gr: 9-12 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Waverly Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Frederick St
Waverly, NY 14892
(607) 565-3410
Waverly, NY 14892
(607) 565-3410
Gr: 5-8 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Elm Street Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
145 Elm St
Waverly, NY 14892
(607) 565-8186
Waverly, NY 14892
(607) 565-8186
Gr: 1-4 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
45 Lincoln St
Waverly, NY 14892
(607) 565-8176
Waverly, NY 14892
(607) 565-8176
Gr: PK-K | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Waverly Central School District?
Waverly Central School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,603 students.
What is the rank of Waverly Central School District?
Waverly Central School District is ranked #736 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Waverly Central School District?
94% of Waverly Central School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waverly Central School District?
Waverly Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Waverly Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,662 is less than the state median of $32,199. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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