For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,819 students in Sherrill City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Sherrill City School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
5 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
1,819 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
151 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Sherrill City School District, which is ranked #592 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#604 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
78%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.72
# American Indian Students
7 Students
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
20 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
42 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
30%
# Black Students
8 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
1,673 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
92%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
67 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
92
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
115
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
114
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
122
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
112
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
130
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
139
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
121
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
136
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
137
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
146
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
157
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
147
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
144
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
7
35,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,866 in this school district is less 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 $22,989 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,866
$31,307
Spending / Student
$22,989
$32,183
Best Sherrill City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vernon-verona-sherrill Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5275 State Rt 31
Verona, NY 13478
(315) 829-2520
Verona, NY 13478
(315) 829-2520
Grades: 9-12
| 594 students
Rank: #22.
E A Mcallister Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
217 Kinsley St
Sherrill, NY 13461
(315) 829-2520
Sherrill, NY 13461
(315) 829-2520
Grades: PK-6
| 290 students
Rank: #33.
W A Wettel Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4329 Peterboro St
Vernon, NY 13476
(315) 829-2520
Vernon, NY 13476
(315) 829-2520
Grades: PK-6
| 249 students
Rank: #44.
J D George Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5647 E Main St
Verona, NY 13478
(315) 829-2520
Verona, NY 13478
(315) 829-2520
Grades: PK-6
| 413 students
Rank: #55.
Vernon-verona-sherrill Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5275 State Rt 31
Verona, NY 13478
(315) 829-2520
Verona, NY 13478
(315) 829-2520
Grades: 7-8
| 273 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sherrill City School District?
Sherrill City School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,819 students.
What is the rank of Sherrill City School District?
Sherrill City School District is ranked #592 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Sherrill City School District?
92% of Sherrill City School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sherrill City School District?
Sherrill City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Sherrill City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,989 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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