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Dryden Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,265 students in Dryden Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Dryden Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% 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
5 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
1,265 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
158 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dryden Central School District, which is ranked #753 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#734 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
78%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
5%
30%
% Black
2%
16%
% White
84%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $34,233 is higher than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $39,781 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$34,233
$31,307
Spending / Student
$39,781
$32,183
Best Dryden Central School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dryden High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
118 Freeville Rd
Dryden, NY 13053
(607) 844-8694
Dryden, NY 13053
(607) 844-8694
Grades: 9-12
| 345 students
Rank: #22.
Freeville Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
43 Main St
Dryden, NY 13053
(607) 844-8694
Dryden, NY 13053
(607) 844-8694
Grades: K-3
| 84 students
Rank: #33.
Cassavant Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
32 School St
Dryden, NY 13053
(607) 844-8694
Dryden, NY 13053
(607) 844-8694
Grades: K-3
| 76 students
Rank: #44.
Dryden Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
36 Union St
Dryden, NY 13053
(607) 844-8694
Dryden, NY 13053
(607) 844-8694
Grades: PK-5
| 508 students
Rank: #55.
Dryden Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
118 Freeville Rd
Dryden, NY 13053
(607) 844-8694
Dryden, NY 13053
(607) 844-8694
Grades: 6-8
| 252 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dryden Central School District?
Dryden Central School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,265 students.
What is the rank of Dryden Central School District?
Dryden Central School District is ranked #753 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dryden Central School District?
84% of Dryden Central School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dryden Central School District?
Dryden Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Dryden Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $39,781 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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