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South Jefferson Central School District


At a glance
428thof 874 New York districts
Better than 51% of New York districts
13180 Us Rt 11
Adams Center, NY 13606-0010
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Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 51% of districts
4
Schools
1,788
Students
Top rankedSouth Jefferson High School381st of 1,234 New York high schools
Biggest riser
Clarke Middle School up 105 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The South Jefferson Central School District operates 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district is located in a rural area and demonstrates a range of academic performance across its schools.

South Jefferson High School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, with consistently high proficiency rates on Regents exams, strong graduation rates, and low dropout rates. In contrast, the two elementary schools, Maynard P Wilson Elementary School and Mannsville Manor Elementary School, show mixed results, with some areas performing below the district and state averages. However, Clarke Middle School excels in Regents-level courses, with 100% proficiency in Living Environment and Algebra I, and performs well on state assessments.

The district's investment in education is relatively high, with per-student spending ranging from $19,158 to $21,952 and student-teacher ratios between 11.8 and 14.7, suggesting smaller class sizes. The variation in free and reduced-price lunch recipients across the schools indicates a diverse student population with varying socioeconomic backgrounds, which could present both challenges and opportunities for the district in addressing the unique needs of different student groups.

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.

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