Top Rankings
South Huntington Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,715 students in South Huntington Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in South Huntington Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more 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
5,715 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
509 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Huntington Union Free School District, which is ranked #553 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 93% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#552 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
78%
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
10%
% Hispanic
53%
30%
% Black
7%
16%
% White
32%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,384 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 $31,060 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$174 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$178 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,384
$31,307
Spending / Student
$31,060
$32,183
Best South Huntington Union Free School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walt Whitman High School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 W Hills Rd
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 812-3800
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 812-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,981 students
Rank: #22.
Silas Wood 6th Grade Center
(Math: 33% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
23 Harding Pl
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 812-3600
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 812-3600
Grades: 6
| 426 students
Rank: #33.
Henry L Stimson Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 Oakwood Rd
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 812-3700
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 812-3700
Grades: 7-8
| 837 students
Rank: #44.
Maplewood Intermediate School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19 School Ln
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 812-3400
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 812-3400
Grades: 3-5
| 576 students
Rank: #55.
Birchwood Intermediate School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
121 Wolf Hill Rd
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 812-3200
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 812-3200
Grades: 3-5
| 636 students
Rank: n/an/a
499 Old Country Rd
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 812-3300
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 812-3300
Grades: K-2
| 616 students
Rank: n/an/a
264 W 22nd St
Huntington, NY 11743
(631) 812-3500
Huntington, NY 11743
(631) 812-3500
Grades: PK-2
| 643 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Huntington Union Free School District?
South Huntington Union Free School District manages 7 public schools serving 5,715 students.
What is the rank of South Huntington Union Free School District?
South Huntington Union Free School District is ranked #553 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Huntington Union Free School District?
53% of South Huntington Union Free School District students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Huntington Union Free School District?
South Huntington Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is South Huntington Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,060 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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