Serving 278 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Johnsburg Central School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (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 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 278 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Johnsburg Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Johnsburg Central School's student population of 278 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
278 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Johnsburg Central School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Johnsburg Central School is 0.08, 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
#2703 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
2%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
96%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Johnsburg Central School's ranking?
Johnsburg Central School is ranked #2703 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Johnsburg Central School often compared to?
Johnsburg Central Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bolton Central School, North Warren Central School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Johnsburg Central School?
The graduation rate of Johnsburg Central School is 80%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Johnsburg Central School?
278 students attend Johnsburg Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Johnsburg Central School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Johnsburg Central School?
Johnsburg Central School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Johnsburg Central School offer ?
Johnsburg Central School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Johnsburg Central School part of?
Johnsburg Central School is part of Johnsburg Central School District.
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