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Wayland-Cohocton Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,334 students in Wayland-Cohocton 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 Wayland-Cohocton 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 36% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% 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
1,334 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
135 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Wayland-Cohocton Central School District, which is ranked #730 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 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#732 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
49%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
78%

Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.72
# American Indian Students
1 Student
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
10%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
30%
# Black Students
9 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
1,272 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
95%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
28 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
75
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
81
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
75
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
105
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
96
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
90
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
96
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
96
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
99
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
104
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
102
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
109
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
82
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
116
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
8
35,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,576 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,684 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$78,541 MM

Spending
$33 MM
$80,737 MM

Revenue / Student
$25,576
$31,307

Spending / Student
$24,684
$32,183

Best Wayland-Cohocton Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wayland-cohocton High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2350 Rt 63
Wayland, NY 14572
(585) 728-2366
Wayland, NY 14572
(585) 728-2366
Grades: 9-12
| 415 students
Rank: #22.
Cohocton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30 Park Ave
Cohocton, NY 14826
(585) 384-5234
Cohocton, NY 14826
(585) 384-5234
Grades: PK
| 75 students
Rank: #33.
Wayland-cohocton Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2350 Rt 63
Wayland, NY 14572
(585) 728-2551
Wayland, NY 14572
(585) 728-2551
Grades: 5-8
| 395 students
Rank: #44.
Wayland Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2350 Rt 63
Wayland, NY 14572
(585) 728-3547
Wayland, NY 14572
(585) 728-3547
Grades: K-4
| 449 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wayland-Cohocton Central School District?
Wayland-Cohocton Central School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,334 students.
What is the rank of Wayland-Cohocton Central School District?
Wayland-Cohocton Central School District is ranked #730 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wayland-Cohocton Central School District?
95% of Wayland-Cohocton Central School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wayland-Cohocton Central School District?
Wayland-Cohocton Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Wayland-Cohocton Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,684 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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