Top Rankings
Horseheads Central 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 7 public schools serving 3,804 students in Horseheads Central 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 Horseheads Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
3,804 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
296 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Horseheads Central School District, which is ranked #495 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 88% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#508 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
78%
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.72
# American Indian Students
3 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
124 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
3%
10%
# Hispanic Students
172 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
29%
# Black Students
64 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
2%
16%
# White Students
3,230 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
85%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
204 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
186
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
272
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
274
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
260
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
250
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
278
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
295
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
269
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
272
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
300
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
280
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
316
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
248
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
298
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
6
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,596 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,057 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$86 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$107 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,596
$31,353
Spending / Student
$28,057
$32,230
Best Horseheads Central School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Horseheads Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
401 Fletcher St
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-5601
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-5601
Grades: 9-12
| 1,142 students
Rank: #22.
Gardner Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
541 Gardner Rd
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-6347
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-6347
Grades: PK-4
| 453 students
Rank: #33.
Big Flats School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
543 Maple St
Big Flats, NY 14814
(607) 739-6373
Big Flats, NY 14814
(607) 739-6373
Grades: PK-4
| 388 students
Rank: #44.
Horseheads Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
952 Sing Sing Rd
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-6366
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-6366
Grades: 5-6
| 569 students
Rank: #55.
Horseheads Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
950 Sing Sing Rd
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-6356
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-6356
Grades: 7-8
| 572 students
Rank: #66.
Center Street School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
812 Center St
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-5601
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-5601
Grades: PK-4
| 280 students
Rank: #77.
Ridge Road School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
112 Ridge Rd
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-6351
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-6351
Grades: PK-4
| 400 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Horseheads Central School District?
Horseheads Central School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,804 students.
What is the rank of Horseheads Central School District?
Horseheads Central School District is ranked #495 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Horseheads Central School District?
85% of Horseheads Central School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Horseheads Central School District?
Horseheads Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Horseheads Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,057 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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