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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 13605

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973

Students

Top rankedSouth Jefferson High School381^st of 1,234 New York high schools

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Biggest riser

Clarke Middle School up 105 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The 13605 zip code in New York is home to two high-performing schools, South Jefferson High School and Clarke Middle School, both part of the South Jefferson Central School District. These schools consistently outperform state and district averages on various academic metrics, showcasing a strong commitment to educational excellence.

South Jefferson High School stands out for its exceptional performance on Regents exams, with many subject areas exceeding the state average proficiency rates. The school boasts a high graduation rate of 84.3% and a low dropout rate of 4.5%. Particularly impressive are the school's results in Chemistry (90.2% proficient), Algebra II (92.73% proficient), and English Language Arts (88.72% proficient).

Clarke Middle School also demonstrates academic excellence, outperforming the district and state on 8th grade Science assessments, with 77.69% proficiency compared to the state average of 43.5%. The school's Regents exam performance is equally impressive, with 100% proficiency in Living Environment and Algebra I. Additionally, the school's relatively high student-teacher ratio of 12.3 may contribute to its strong academic outcomes.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Regents Chemistry (2025)	Regents Common Core Algebra II (2025)	Regents Common Core English Language Arts (2025)	Regents Earth Science (2025)	Regents Global History and Geography (2025)	Regents Living Environment (2025)	Regents Physics (2025)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2025)	Regents Algebra I (2025)	Regents Geometry (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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Chemistry End of Course	Regents Common Core Algebra II 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 Physics End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	Regents Geometry End of Course	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 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th 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
South Jefferson High School	Public	9-12	11060 Us Rt 11	Adams	13605	Jefferson County	South Jefferson Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(315) 232-4531	574	42	13.5	38.3%	536 (93.4%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.0%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.3%)	66.9	381^st of 1234 public high schools	69.1%		70	336^th of 1242 public high schools	72.9%	45	90.2	92.7	88.7	78.0	70.8	84.1	64.0	79.6	68.0	69.2								99.1	99.4	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.4	99.6	99.8	$20,816	$1,918	$18,899
Clarke Middle School	Public	6-8	11060 Us Rt 11	Adams	13605	Jefferson County	South Jefferson Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(315) 232-4531	399	35	11.4	47.6%	379 (95.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.0%)	58.7	581^st of 1500 public middle schools	61.3%		51.6	686^th of 1504 public middle schools	54.4%	105						100.0			100.0		44.6	43.1	63.0	55.6	46.7	56.6	77.7	99.3	99.3	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.3	99.8	99.8	$21,584	$1,701	$19,883

Cities Near Zip Code 13605

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Adams	1.06 mi	2	272^nd
Adams Center	2.91 mi	1	479^th
Belleville	4.68 mi	1
Mannsville	7.46 mi	1	492^nd
Sackets Harbor	9.32 mi	1

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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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