Serving 317 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, South Kortright Central School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Kortright Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
South Kortright Central School's student population of 317 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
317 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Kortright Central School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Kortright Central School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2998 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
1%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
95%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Kortright Central School's ranking?
South Kortright Central School is ranked #2998 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are South Kortright Central School often compared to?
South Kortright Central Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stamford Central School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Kortright Central School?
The graduation rate of South Kortright Central School is 80%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend South Kortright Central School?
317 students attend South Kortright Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of South Kortright Central School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Kortright Central School?
South Kortright Central School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does South Kortright Central School offer ?
South Kortright Central School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Kortright Central School part of?
South Kortright Central School is part of South Kortright Central School District.
School Reviews
5 3/7/2011
I have heard only positive things about the educational milieu of this school from colleagues who send their children there. They care about education and actually have programs, unlike some other neighboring districts.
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