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Best Public Schools in Huntington, NY


At a glance
9
Schools
4,675
Students
4
Districts
1
5-star school
Top rankedLloyd Harbor School159th of 2,445 New York elementary schools
Biggest riser
James H Boyd Elementary School up 115 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
J Taylor Finley Middle School 8.2 students per teacher
Summary:

The city of Huntington, New York is home to 9 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The schools in this area show a wide range of performance, with some standout institutions like James H Boyd Elementary School and Lloyd Harbor School ranking among the top in the state, while others demonstrate more average or below-average outcomes.

The data suggests that school quality in Huntington is closely tied to the school district. For example, schools in the Elwood Union Free School District and Cold Spring Harbor Central School District tend to have stronger academic performance, with high proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math, compared to schools in the Huntington Union Free School District. Factors like socioeconomic status, as measured by free and reduced-price lunch rates, also appear to play a role in shaping student outcomes.

At the high school level, Huntington High School has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 84.3% and a lower dropout rate of 4.5%, though its overall ranking among New York high schools is in the middle of the pack. The data also highlights potential areas for improvement, such as strengthening middle school curriculum and instruction to better prepare students for high school.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.

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