Top Rankings
Fulton City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,128 students in Fulton City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Fulton City School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% 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
3,128 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
242 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Fulton City School District, which is ranked #905 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 85% has increased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#909 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
78%
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.72
# American Indian Students
5 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
10%
# Hispanic Students
224 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
29%
# Black Students
40 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
2%
16%
# White Students
2,756 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
88%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
93 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:
251
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
225
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
227
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
227
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
234
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
218
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
260
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
240
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
251
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
237
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
230
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
260
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
231
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
37
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,216 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 $24,755 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$79 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$77 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,216
$31,353
Spending / Student
$24,755
$32,230
Best Fulton City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
G Ray Bodley High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6 William Gillard Dr
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 593-5400
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 593-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 976 students
Rank: #22.
Fulton Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
129 Curtis St
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 593-5440
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 593-5440
Grades: 7-8
| 500 students
Rank: #33.
Volney Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2592 State Rt 3
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 593-5570
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 593-5570
Grades: PK-6
| 317 students
Rank: #44.
Granby Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 W 7th St N
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 593-5480
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 593-5480
Grades: PK-6
| 471 students
Rank: #55.
J E Lanigan School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
59 Bakeman Ave
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 593-5470
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 593-5470
Grades: PK-6
| 425 students
Rank: #66.
Fairgrieve School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
716 Academy St
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 593-5550
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 593-5550
Grades: PK-6
| 439 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fulton City School District?
Fulton City School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,128 students.
What is the rank of Fulton City School District?
Fulton City School District is ranked #905 out of 1,017 school districts in New York (bottom 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fulton City School District?
88% of Fulton City School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fulton City School District?
Fulton City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Fulton City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,755 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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