Serving 333 students in grades 7-12, Southold Junior-senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 333 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Southold Junior-Senior High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 97.6 square miles in Southold, NY. The typical drive to the school is around 10-12 minutes, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 4.8 miles and the furthest edge located 14.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southold Junior-senior High School's student population of 333 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
333 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Southold Junior-senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southold Junior-senior High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1460 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
35%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
62%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southold Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Southold Junior-senior High School is ranked #1460 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Southold Junior-senior High School often compared to?
Southold Junior-senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mattituck Junior-senior High School, Riverhead Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southold Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Southold Junior-senior High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Southold Junior-senior High School?
333 students attend Southold Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Southold Junior-senior High School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southold Junior-senior High School?
Southold Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Southold Junior-senior High School offer ?
Southold Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Southold Junior-senior High School part of?
Southold Junior-senior High School is part of Southold Union Free School District.
In what neighborhood is Southold Junior-senior High School located?
Southold Junior-senior High School is located in the North Fork neighborhood of Southold, NY. There are 1 other public schools located in North Fork.
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