Top Rankings
South Glens Falls Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,908 students in South Glens Falls 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 South Glens Falls Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
6 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
2,908 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
216 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
South Glens Falls Central School District, which is ranked #506 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 91% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#491 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
78%
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
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
98 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
30%
# Black Students
15 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
2,704 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
93%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
71 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
102
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
181
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
193
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
210
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
195
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
200
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
210
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
221
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
206
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
226
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
240
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
250
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
228
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
218
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
28
35,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,712 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 $22,103 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$64 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,712
$31,307
Spending / Student
$22,103
$32,183
Best South Glens Falls Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Glens Falls Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
42 Merritt Rd
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
(518) 792-9987
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
(518) 792-9987
Grades: 9-12
| 948 students
Rank: #22.
Oliver W Winch Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
99 Hudson St
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
(518) 792-5891
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
(518) 792-5891
Grades: 6-8
| 659 students
Rank: #33.
Harrison Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
76 Harrison Ave
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
(518) 793-9048
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
(518) 793-9048
Grades: PK-5
| 267 students
Rank: #44.
Ballard Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Ballard Rd
Gansevoort, NY 12831
(518) 587-0600
Gansevoort, NY 12831
(518) 587-0600
Grades: PK-5
| 317 students
Rank: #55.
Moreau Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
76 Bluebird Rd
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
(518) 793-9644
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
(518) 793-9644
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #66.
Tanglewood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
60 Tanglewood Dr
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
(518) 793-5631
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
(518) 793-5631
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Glens Falls Central School District?
South Glens Falls Central School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,908 students.
What is the rank of South Glens Falls Central School District?
South Glens Falls Central School District is ranked #506 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Glens Falls Central School District?
93% of South Glens Falls Central School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Glens Falls Central School District?
South Glens Falls Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is South Glens Falls Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,103 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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