Top Rankings
Bath Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,416 students in Bath Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Bath Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
1,416 Students
2,507,390 Students
# Teachers
125 Teachers
217,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bath Central School District, which is ranked #801 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 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#810 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
78%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
2%
30%
% Black
2%
16%
% White
95%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,893 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 $23,044 is less than the state median of $32,199. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,893
$31,324
Spending / Student
$23,044
$32,199
Best Bath Central School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Haverling Senior High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25 Ellas Ave
Bath, NY 14810
(607) 776-4107
Bath, NY 14810
(607) 776-4107
Gr: 9-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Vernon E Wightman Primary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
216 Maple Hts
Bath, NY 14810
(607) 776-4123
Bath, NY 14810
(607) 776-4123
Gr: PK-4 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Dana L Lyon Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25 Ellas Ave
Bath, NY 14810
(607) 776-4110
Bath, NY 14810
(607) 776-4110
Gr: 4-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bath Central School District?
Bath Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,416 students.
What is the rank of Bath Central School District?
Bath Central School District is ranked #801 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bath Central School District?
95% of Bath Central School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bath Central School District?
Bath Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Bath Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,044 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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