Top Rankings
Horseheads Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,731 students in Horseheads Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Horseheads Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
3,731 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
295 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Horseheads Central School District, which is ranked #497 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 88% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#508 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
78%
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
10%
% Hispanic
5%
30%
% Black
2%
16%
% White
84%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,039 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,606 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$86 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$107 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,039
$31,307
Spending / Student
$28,606
$32,183
Best Horseheads Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Horseheads Senior High School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
401 Fletcher St
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-5601
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-5601
Grades: 9-12
| 1,122 students
Rank: #22.
Gardner Road Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
541 Gardner Rd
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-6347
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-6347
Grades: K-4
| 385 students
Rank: #33.
Big Flats School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
543 Maple St
Big Flats, NY 14814
(607) 739-6373
Big Flats, NY 14814
(607) 739-6373
Grades: PK-4
| 380 students
Rank: #44.
Horseheads Intermediate School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
952 Sing Sing Rd
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-6366
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-6366
Grades: 5-6
| 574 students
Rank: #55.
Horseheads Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
950 Sing Sing Rd
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-6356
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-6356
Grades: 7-8
| 542 students
Rank: #66.
Center Street School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
812 Center St
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-5601
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-5601
Grades: PK-4
| 314 students
Rank: #77.
Ridge Road School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
112 Ridge Rd
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-6351
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-6351
Grades: PK-4
| 414 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Horseheads Central School District?
Horseheads Central School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,731 students.
What is the rank of Horseheads Central School District?
Horseheads Central School District is ranked #497 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (top 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Horseheads Central School District?
84% of Horseheads Central School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Horseheads Central School District?
Horseheads 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 Horseheads Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,606 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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