Top Rankings
Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,525 students in Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% 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
6 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
3,525 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
276 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District, which is ranked #442 of all 1,017 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#467 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
78%
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.72
# American Indian Students
11 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
96 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
3%
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,257 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
36%
29%
# Black Students
141 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
4%
16%
# White Students
1,921 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
54%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
99 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
242
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
267
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
248
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
268
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
249
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
271
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
277
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
280
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
258
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
289
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
268
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
313
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
265
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
30
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,803 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,243 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$95 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$100 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,803
$31,353
Spending / Student
$28,243
$32,230
Best Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Comsewogue High School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
565 Bicycle Path
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
(631) 474-8182
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
(631) 474-8182
Grades: 9-12
| 1,153 students
Rank: #22.
Boyle Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
424 Boyle Rd
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
(631) 474-8140
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
(631) 474-8140
Grades: 3-5
| 334 students
Rank: #33.
John F Kennedy Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Jayne Blvd
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
(631) 474-8160
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
(631) 474-8160
Grades: 4-8
| 822 students
Rank: #44.
Terryville Road School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Terryville Rd
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
(631) 474-2834
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
(631) 474-2834
Grades: 3-5
| 454 students
Rank: n/an/a
Clinton Avenue School
Magnet School
140 Clinton Ave
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
(631) 474-8150
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
(631) 474-8150
Grades: K-2
| 441 students
Rank: n/an/a
Norwood Avenue School
Magnet School
290 Norwood Ave
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
(631) 474-8130
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
(631) 474-8130
Grades: K-3
| 321 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District?
Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,525 students.
What is the rank of Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District?
Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District is ranked #442 out of 1,017 school districts in New York (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District?
54% of Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District?
Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,243 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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