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Newcomb Central School

Public, Alternative Grades PK, KG-12

103^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,500 New York Alternative Schools

Better than 93% of New York alternative schools

Summary

Nestled in the heart of Newcomb, New York, Newcomb Central School is a small, alternative public school serving grades PK-12. With just 49 students, this school stands out for its exceptional academic performance and personalized approach to education.

Newcomb Central School has consistently achieved remarkable results, boasting 4-year graduation rates ranging from 84.3% to 100% in recent years, far exceeding the state average. Correspondingly, the school's dropout rates have remained impressively low, ranging from 0% to 4.9%. On state assessments, Newcomb Central students have outperformed their peers, with 100% of 8th graders proficient or better in math, compared to just 46.74% statewide. The school's strong performance extends to science and Regents exams as well. This exceptional academic success is likely attributed to the school's low student-teacher ratio, which ranges from 2.7 to 3.4, and its significantly higher spending per student, around $40,000 per year.

When compared to nearby schools like Minerva Central, Indian Lake Central, and Long Lake Central, Newcomb Central School stands out as a model of excellence. These neighboring schools have lower test scores, graduation rates, and student-teacher ratios, highlighting the exceptional performance of Newcomb Central within the Newcomb Central School District.

Students ?

2.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$108,308

Per pupil spending ?

31.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5535 Rt 28n
Newcomb, NY 12852-0418

(518) 582-3341

District: Newcomb Central School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.6%

Asian:

6.3%

Hispanic:

4.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 44th percentile in 2019 → 93rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the New York average (90% vs 53% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 7% of New York alternative schools

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the New York average (84%)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school90%

District avg90%

New York avg53%

103^rd of 1,500

New York public middle schools ?

Top 7%▲ up 54 pts since 2019

From bottom 39% (2019) to top 7% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2022	46.6	1261 of 2434	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	52.1	1014 of 2201	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	57.2	976 of 2413	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	66.6	725 of 2352	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2014	60.0	887 of 2345	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2013	55.2	975 of 2325	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2012	74.0	584 of 2320	74.8%	★★★★☆
2011	68.9	729 of 2286	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2010	65.6	839 of 2263	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	34.8	1727 of 2257	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2021	39.7	788 of 1224	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	43.5	781 of 1338	41.6%	★★☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	92.2	103 of 1500	93.1%	★★★★★
2023	54.4	632 of 1500	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	62.5	480 of 1479	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	49.3	584 of 1242	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	37.7	874 of 1439	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	58.3	507 of 1401	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2013	72.4	310 of 1373	77.4%	★★★★☆
2012	80.0	239 of 1337	82.1%	★★★★☆
2011	77.2	297 of 1295	77.1%	★★★★☆
2010	93.9	11 of 1243	99.1%	★★★★★
2009	77.5	237 of 1224	80.6%	★★★★☆
2008	92.6	3 of 1185	99.7%	★★★★★
2006	81.7	167 of 1095	84.7%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	87.2	81 of 775	89.5%	★★★★☆
2023	48.2	407 of 772	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	30.0	531 of 716	25.8%	★☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2024	55.6	581 of 1242	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.3	600 of 1228	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.3	555 of 1190	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	49.5	679 of 1207	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	68.7	345 of 1210	71.5%	★★★★☆
2017	68.2	302 of 1221	75.3%	★★★★☆
2016	68.3	267 of 1255	78.7%	★★★★☆
2015	74.0	154 of 1255	87.7%	★★★★☆
2014	75.9	124 of 1237	90.0%	★★★★★
2013	78.3	123 of 1217	89.9%	★★★★☆
2012	79.4	83 of 1198	93.1%	★★★★★
2011	86.8	1 of 1165	99.9%	★★★★★
2010	78.4	47 of 1117	95.8%	★★★★★
2009	71.5	182 of 1086	83.2%	★★★★☆
2008	74.1	111 of 1027	89.2%	★★★★☆
2007	79.5	17 of 1002	98.3%	★★★★★
2006	68.2	233 of 986	76.4%	★★★★☆
2005	47.0	618 of 935	33.9%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2024	37.8	534 of 781	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.1	577 of 776	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	41.6	471 of 738	36.2%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

White (2021)36th percentile-18 vs school

Middle school

White (2025)90th percentile-4 vs school

High school

White (2024)32nd percentile-22 vs school

By subject vs New York (2024-2025) ?

Math100%+53 vs state

Science100%+56 vs state

Living Environment100%+43 vs state

Algebra I83%+27 vs state

English Language Arts67%+14 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				Regents Chemistry (2025)	Regents Common Core English Language Arts (2025)	Regents Earth Science (2025)	Regents Global History and Geography (2025)	Regents Living Environment (2025)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2025)	Regents Algebra I (2025)	Regents Life Science Biology (2025)	Regents Geometry (2025)	Regents Earth and Space Sciences (2025)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2025)						NY State Assessments Math (2025)						NY State Assessments Science (2025)		% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Chemistry End of Course	Regents Common Core English Language Arts End of Course	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Global History and Geography End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	Regents Life Science Biology End of Course	Regents Geometry End of Course	Regents Earth and Space Sciences End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Newcomb Central School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	5535 Rt 28n	Newcomb	12852	Essex County	Newcomb Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 582-3341	48	18	2.6	31.3%	43 (89.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.2%)	3 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					100.0		83.3									66.7						100.0		100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$108,308	$3,016	$105,292
Long Lake Central School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	20 School Ln	Long Lake	12847	Hamilton County	Long Lake Central School District	No	No	No	No	(518) 624-2147	59	18	3.3	33.9%	54 (91.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.8%)								(n/a)	60.0	100.0				100.0	66.7			88.9		85.7		33.3				57.1		66.7					98.2	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$65,312	$1,829	$63,483
Indian Lake Central School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	6345 Nys Rt 30	Indian Lake	12842	Hamilton County	Indian Lake Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 648-5024	126	20	6.3	2.4%	120 (95.2%)	4 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)								(n/a)		100.0	77.8	88.9		85.7	94.4	85.7	80.0		36.4	60.0	33.3	10.0	14.3		54.6	60.0	40.0	10.0	16.7		60.0		98.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.0	100.0	100.0	$52,130	$41	$52,089
Minerva Central School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1466 County Rt 29	Olmstedville	12857	Essex County	Minerva Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 251-2000	104	23	4.5	66.3%	94 (90.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.7%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)								(n/a)		84.6	0.0	44.4		61.5	57.1	58.3			16.7	10.0	61.5	20.0	20.0	50.0	33.3	30.0	53.9	20.0	40.0	37.5	61.5	37.5	99.0	99.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.0	99.0	99.0	$59,097	$2,170	$56,927

Frequently Asked Questions about Newcomb Central School

How many students attend Newcomb Central School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 48 students attended Newcomb Central School.

What is the racial makeup of Newcomb Central School?

Students at Newcomb Central School are 90% White, 6% Asian, 4% Hispanic.

What district is Newcomb Central School in?

Newcomb Central School District

Is Newcomb Central School a good school?

Yes. Newcomb Central School ranks in the top 6.9% of New York alternative schools.

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