Tully Junior Senior High School is a combined public school building housing students in grades 6-12 in Tully, New York. It is part of Tully School District in Onondaga County. It made national news when its alumnus, Lopez Lomong carried the flag for the US Olympic team at the Beijing Summer Olympics.
Serving 324 students in grades 7-12, Tully Junior-senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 324 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tully Junior-senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Tully Junior-senior High School's student population of 324 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
324 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
1898
School Rankings
Tully Junior-senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tully Junior-senior High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#849 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
2%
30%
Black
n/a
16%
White
95%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Black Knights
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tully Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Tully Junior-senior High School is ranked #849 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Tully Junior-senior High School often compared to?
Tully Junior-senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marcellus High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tully Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Tully Junior-senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Tully Junior-senior High School?
324 students attend Tully Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Tully Junior-senior High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tully Junior-senior High School?
Tully 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 Tully Junior-senior High School offer ?
Tully Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tully Junior-senior High School part of?
Tully Junior-senior High School is part of Tully Central School District.
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