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South Jefferson Central School District

13180 Us Rt 11
Adams Center, NY 13606-0010
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,802 students in South Jefferson Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in South Jefferson Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
1,802 Students
2,507,390 Students
# Teachers
140 Teachers
217,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

South Jefferson Central School District, which is ranked #714 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#681 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
44%
52%
42%
49%
79%
78%
(21-22)
85-89%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.12
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
3%
30%
% Black
n/a
16%
% White
94%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,850 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,324. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,435 is less than the state median of $32,199. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,850
$31,324
Spending / Student
$19,435
$32,199

Best South Jefferson Central School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Jefferson High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11060 Us Rt 11
Adams, NY 13605
(315) 232-4531
Gr: 9-12 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Mannsville Manor Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
423 N Main St
Mannsville, NY 13661
(315) 465-4281
Gr: PK-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Clarke Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11060 Us Rt 11
Adams, NY 13605
(315) 232-4531
Gr: 6-8 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Maynard P Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
13180 Us Rt 11
Adams Center, NY 13606
(315) 583-5418
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to South Jefferson Central School District?
South Jefferson Central School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,802 students.
What is the rank of South Jefferson Central School District?
South Jefferson Central School District is ranked #714 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in South Jefferson Central School District?
94% of South Jefferson Central School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Jefferson Central School District?
South Jefferson Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is South Jefferson Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,435 is less than the state median of $32,199. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,802 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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