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Sackets Harbor Central School vs. South Jefferson High School

Should you attend Sackets Harbor Central School or South Jefferson High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Sackets Harbor Central School
215 S Broad St
Sackets Harbor, NY 13685
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
South Jefferson High School
11060 Us Rt 11
Adams, NY 13605
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings
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South Jefferson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 399 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Sackets Harbor Central School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 589 students in grades 9-12, South Jefferson High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-12
9-12
Total Students
399 students
589 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sackets Harbor Central School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South Jefferson High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sackets Harbor Central School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South Jefferson High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
40 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sackets Harbor Central School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South Jefferson High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sackets Harbor Central School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sackets Harbor Central School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South Jefferson High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the South Jefferson Central School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1428 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
#356 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sackets Harbor Central School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South Jefferson High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
66%
(Top 30% in NY)
70-79%
(Top 20% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sackets Harbor Central School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sackets Harbor Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Jefferson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the South Jefferson Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sackets Harbor Central School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sackets Harbor Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Jefferson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the South Jefferson Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sackets Harbor Central School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Sackets Harbor Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Jefferson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the South Jefferson Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥80%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
≥95%
(Top 10% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Sackets Harbor Central School with the average graduation rate observed in the Sackets Harbor Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of South Jefferson High School with the average graduation rate observed in the South Jefferson Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Sackets Harbor Central School by grade.
This chart displays the students of South Jefferson High School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
29
-
Grade 1 Students
32
-
Grade 2 Students
32
-
Grade 3 Students
26
-
Grade 4 Students
34
-
Grade 5 Students
29
-
Grade 6 Students
30
-
Grade 7 Students
24
-
Grade 8 Students
28
-
Grade 9 Students
33
157
Grade 10 Students
27
144
Grade 11 Students
43
140
Grade 12 Students
29
137
Ungraded Students
3
11

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at South Jefferson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the South Jefferson Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sackets Harbor Central School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sackets Harbor Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South Jefferson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the South Jefferson Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sackets Harbor Central School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sackets Harbor Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South Jefferson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the South Jefferson Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sackets Harbor Central School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sackets Harbor Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South Jefferson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the South Jefferson Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
88%
94%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sackets Harbor Central School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sackets Harbor Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South Jefferson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the South Jefferson Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sackets Harbor Central School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sackets Harbor Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South Jefferson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the South Jefferson Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.22
0.12
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sackets Harbor Central School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sackets Harbor Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of South Jefferson High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the South Jefferson Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
40%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sackets Harbor Central School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sackets Harbor Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South Jefferson High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the South Jefferson Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sackets Harbor Central School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sackets Harbor Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South Jefferson High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the South Jefferson Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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