For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,802 students in South Jefferson Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in South Jefferson Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
4 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
1,802 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
140 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
South Jefferson Central School District, which is ranked #707 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 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#684 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
78%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.72
# American Indian Students
3 Students
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
10%
# Hispanic Students
51 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
30%
# Black Students
4 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
n/a
16%
# White Students
1,686 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
94%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
50 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
64
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
112
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
124
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
116
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
138
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
130
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
122
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
128
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
135
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
135
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
157
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
144
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
140
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
137
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
20
35,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,850 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 $19,435 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,850
$31,307
Spending / Student
$19,435
$32,183
Best South Jefferson Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Jefferson High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11060 Us Rt 11
Adams, NY 13605
(315) 232-4531
Adams, NY 13605
(315) 232-4531
Grades: 9-12
| 589 students
Rank: #22.
Maynard P Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13180 Us Rt 11
Adams Center, NY 13606
(315) 583-5418
Adams Center, NY 13606
(315) 583-5418
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #33.
Clarke Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11060 Us Rt 11
Adams, NY 13605
(315) 232-4531
Adams, NY 13605
(315) 232-4531
Grades: 6-8
| 404 students
Rank: #44.
Mannsville Manor Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
423 N Main St
Mannsville, NY 13661
(315) 465-4281
Mannsville, NY 13661
(315) 465-4281
Grades: PK-5
| 330 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Jefferson Central School District?
South Jefferson Central School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,802 students.
What is the rank of South Jefferson Central School District?
South Jefferson Central School District is ranked #707 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.
What is the racial composition of students in South Jefferson Central School District?
94% of South Jefferson Central School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Jefferson Central School District?
South Jefferson 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 Jefferson Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,435 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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