Top Rankings
Smithtown Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,808 students in Smithtown Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Smithtown Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% 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
12 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
7,808 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
701 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Smithtown Central School District, which is ranked #116 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 96% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#120 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
78%
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.72
# American Indian Students
8 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
507 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
6%
10%
# Hispanic Students
978 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
29%
# Black Students
124 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
2%
16%
# White Students
5,986 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
77%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
14 Students
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
187 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
509
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
494
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
536
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
530
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
578
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
569
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
577
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
615
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
633
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
653
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
670
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
687
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
709
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
48
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,642 is higher than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,883 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$263 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$257 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$33,642
$31,353
Spending / Student
$32,883
$32,230
Best Smithtown Central School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Smithtown High School East
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10 School St
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 382-2705
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 382-2705
Grades: 9-12
| 1,475 students
Rank: #22.
Smithtown High School-west
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Central Rd
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-2905
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-2905
Grades: 9-12
| 1,270 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mills Pond Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
246 Moriches Rd
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 382-4305
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 382-4305
Grades: K-5
| 372 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Saint James Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
580 Lake Ave
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 382-4455
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 382-4455
Grades: K-5
| 474 students
Rank: #55.
Tackan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
99 Midwood Ave
Nesconset, NY 11767
(631) 382-2675
Nesconset, NY 11767
(631) 382-2675
Grades: K-5
| 499 students
Rank: #66.
Great Hollow Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 Southern Blvd
Nesconset, NY 11767
(631) 382-2805
Nesconset, NY 11767
(631) 382-2805
Grades: 6-8
| 828 students
Rank: #77.
Nesaquake Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
479 Edgewood Ave
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 382-5105
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 382-5105
Grades: 6-8
| 473 students
Rank: #88.
Dogwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 Dogwood Dr
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-4255
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-4255
Grades: K-5
| 352 students
Rank: #99.
Smithtown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
51 Lawrence Ave
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-4505
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-4505
Grades: K-5
| 514 students
Rank: #1010.
Accompsett Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
660 Meadow Rd
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-2305
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-2305
Grades: 6-8
| 532 students
Rank: #1111.
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
33 Plaisted Ave
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-4355
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-4355
Grades: K-5
| 492 students
Rank: #1212.
Accompsett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Lincoln St
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-4155
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-4155
Grades: K-5
| 527 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Smithtown Central School District?
Smithtown Central School District manages 12 public schools serving 7,808 students.
What is the rank of Smithtown Central School District?
Smithtown Central School District is ranked #116 out of 1,017 school districts in New York (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Smithtown Central School District?
77% of Smithtown Central School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Smithtown Central School District?
Smithtown 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 Smithtown Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,883 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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