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Best High Schools in Zip Code 13605

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

Summary:

The 13605 zip code is home to a single high school, South Jefferson High School, which serves as a standout institution in the region. This school consistently demonstrates strong academic performance, high graduation rates, and a diverse student population, making it an attractive option for families in the area.

South Jefferson High School's academic excellence is evident in its consistently high proficiency rates on Regents exams, often exceeding state and district averages. For instance, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school had a 90.2% proficiency rate in Regents Chemistry, compared to the statewide average of 64.53%. Additionally, the school boasts an impressive 84.3% four-year graduation rate and a low 4.5% dropout rate, indicating its success in supporting students and helping them complete their high school education.

While the school serves a sizable population of economically disadvantaged students, with 43.97% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, it appears to be effectively supporting the needs of its diverse student body. However, the school's 31.5% chronic absenteeism rate is an area that could benefit from further investigation and targeted interventions to improve student attendance and engagement.

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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)	% 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 (2025)	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	% 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

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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