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Herkimer 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 2 public schools serving 1,086 students in Herkimer Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Herkimer Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
1,086 Students
2,507,390 Students
# Teachers
100 Teachers
217,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Herkimer Central School District, which is ranked #831 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 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#841 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
78%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
1%
30%
% Black
4%
16%
% White
91%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,349 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 $25,943 is less than the state median of $32,199. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,349
$31,324
Spending / Student
$25,943
$32,199
Best Herkimer Central School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Herkimer High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 W German St
Herkimer, NY 13350
(315) 866-2230
Herkimer, NY 13350
(315) 866-2230
Gr: 6-12 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Herkimer Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
255 Gros Blvd
Herkimer, NY 13350
(315) 866-8562
Herkimer, NY 13350
(315) 866-8562
Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Herkimer Central School District?
Herkimer Central School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,086 students.
What is the rank of Herkimer Central School District?
Herkimer Central School District is ranked #831 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 Herkimer Central School District?
91% of Herkimer Central School District students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Herkimer Central School District?
Herkimer 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 Herkimer Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,943 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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