Top Rankings
Pawling Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,070 students in Pawling 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 Pawling Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% 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
3 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
1,070 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
100 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Pawling Central School District, which is ranked #443 of all 1,015 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 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#442 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
46%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
49%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
78%

Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
351 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
33%
30%
# Black Students
37 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
3%
16%
# White Students
626 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
59%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
38 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
36
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
70
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
68
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
72
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
71
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
72
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
83
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
73
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
74
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
102
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
87
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
86
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
80
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
89
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
7
35,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $36,850 is higher than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,200 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$78,541 MM

Spending
$37 MM
$80,737 MM

Revenue / Student
$36,850
$31,307

Spending / Student
$34,200
$32,183

Best Pawling Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pawling High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
30 Wagner Rd
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 855-4620
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 855-4620
Grades: 9-12
| 346 students
Rank: #22.
Pawling Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7 Haight St
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 855-4630
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 855-4630
Grades: PK-4
| 389 students
Rank: #33.
Pawling Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
80 Wagner Rd
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 855-4653
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 855-4653
Grades: 5-8
| 335 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pawling Central School District?
Pawling Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,070 students.
What is the rank of Pawling Central School District?
Pawling Central School District is ranked #443 out of 1,015 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 graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pawling Central School District?
59% of Pawling Central School District students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pawling Central School District?
Pawling Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Pawling Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,200 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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