Westhampton Beach Union Free School District

340 Mill Rd
Westhampton Beach, NY 11978-2045
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,625 students in Westhampton Beach Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Westhampton Beach Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% 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
3 Schools
4,806 Schools
# Students
1,625 Students
2,500,934 Students
# Teachers
171 Teachers
218,093 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Westhampton Beach Union Free School District, which is ranked #174 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 95% has increased from 92% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#163 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 20%)
64%
52%
69%
49%
88%
78%
95%
87%
(2022-23)
10.5%
34.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
10%
% Hispanic
35%
31%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
58%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $36,643 is higher than the state median of $31,405. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,697 is higher than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$60 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$55 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$36,643
$31,405
Spending / Student
$33,697
$32,283

Best Westhampton Beach Union Free School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westhampton Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
340 Mill Rd
Westhampton Beach, NY 11978
(631) 288-3800
Gr: 6-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Westhampton Beach Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
49 Lilac Rd
Westhampton Beach, NY 11978
(631) 288-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 970 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Westhampton Beach Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
379 Mill Rd
Westhampton Beach, NY 11978
(631) 288-3800
Gr: K-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Westhampton Beach Union Free School District?
Westhampton Beach Union Free School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,625 students.
What is the rank of Westhampton Beach Union Free School District?
Westhampton Beach Union Free School District is ranked #174 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Westhampton Beach Union Free School District?
58% of Westhampton Beach Union Free School District students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Westhampton Beach Union Free School District?
Westhampton Beach Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Westhampton Beach Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,697 is higher than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 1,625 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : 95% (Top 10% in NY)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 64% (Top 30%)
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : 88% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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