South Country Central School District

189 Dunton Ave
East Patchogue, NY 11772-5598
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

South Country Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,845 students in South Country Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in South Country Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
3,845 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
365 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

South Country Central School District, which is ranked #777 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 89% has increased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#785 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of South Country Central   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Country Central   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Country Central   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
68%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of South Country Central   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
89%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of South Country Central   School District and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.72
# American Indian Students
5 Students
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
61 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
2%
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,800 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
47%
30%
# Black Students
599 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
16%
16%
# White Students
1,207 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
31%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
170 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
268
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
258
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
284
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
282
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
245
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
280
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
291
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
253
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
276
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
304
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
361
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
330
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
357
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
56
35,972

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $35,549 is higher than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,494 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$137 MM
$78,541 MM
This chart displays total revenue of South Country Central   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$129 MM
$80,737 MM
This chart displays total spending of South Country Central   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$35,549
$31,307
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in South Country Central   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$33,494
$32,183
This chart displays average spending per public school student in South Country Central   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best South Country Central School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bellport Senior High School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
205 Beaver Dam Rd
Brookhaven, NY 11719
(631) 730-1575
Grades: 9-12
| 1,382 students
Rank: #22.
Kreamer Street Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
37 Kreamer St
Bellport, NY 11713
(631) 730-1650
Grades: K-3
| 287 students
Rank: #33.
Verne W Critz Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
185 Dunton Ave
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 730-1675
Grades: K-3
| 289 students
Rank: #44.
Brookhaven Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Fireplace Neck Rd
Brookhaven, NY 11719
(631) 730-1700
Grades: PK-3
| 521 students
Rank: #55.
Bellport Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
35 Kreamer St
Bellport, NY 11713
(631) 730-1626
Grades: 6-8
| 833 students
Rank: #66.
Frank P Long Intermediate School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
599 Brookhaven Ave
Bellport, NY 11713
(631) 730-1725
Grades: 4-5
| 533 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to South Country Central School District?
South Country Central School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,845 students.
What is the rank of South Country Central School District?
South Country Central School District is ranked #777 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Country Central School District?
47% of South Country Central School District students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Country Central School District?
South Country 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 South Country Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,494 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 3,845 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : 89% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 68% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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