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.
Overall District Rank
#785 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
78%
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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.
Total Revenue
$137 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$129 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$35,549
$31,307
Spending / Student
$33,494
$32,183
Best South Country Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bellport Senior High School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 Beaver Dam Rd
Brookhaven, NY 11719
(631) 730-1575
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:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
37 Kreamer St
Bellport, NY 11713
(631) 730-1650
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:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
185 Dunton Ave
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 730-1675
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:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 Fireplace Neck Rd
Brookhaven, NY 11719
(631) 730-1700
Brookhaven, NY 11719
(631) 730-1700
Grades: PK-3
| 521 students
Rank: #55.
Bellport Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 Kreamer St
Bellport, NY 11713
(631) 730-1626
Bellport, NY 11713
(631) 730-1626
Grades: 6-8
| 833 students
Rank: #66.
Frank P Long Intermediate School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
599 Brookhaven Ave
Bellport, NY 11713
(631) 730-1725
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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