South Glens Falls Central School District

42 Merritt Rd Ste 1
South Glens Falls, NY 12803-5704
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

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.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#491 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of South Glens Falls Central   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Glens Falls 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.
46%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Glens Falls 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.
86%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of South Glens Falls 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.
91%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of South Glens Falls Central   School District and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.13
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.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$78,541 MM
This chart displays total revenue of South Glens Falls 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
$64 MM
$80,737 MM
This chart displays total spending of South Glens Falls 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
$21,712
$31,307
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in South Glens Falls 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
$22,103
$32,183
This chart displays average spending per public school student in South Glens Falls 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 Glens Falls Central School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Glens Falls Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
42 Merritt Rd
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
99 Hudson St
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
76 Harrison Ave
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:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Ballard Rd
Gansevoort, NY 12831
(518) 587-0600
Grades: PK-5
| 317 students
Rank: #55.
Moreau Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
76 Bluebird Rd
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:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
60 Tanglewood Dr
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,908 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 91% (Top 50% in NY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 86% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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