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General Brown 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 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,349 students in General Brown Central 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 General Brown Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,810 Schools
# Students
1,349 Students
2,503,634 Students
# Teachers
108 Teachers
218,347 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
General Brown Central School District, which is ranked #586 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
#580 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
78%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
3%
31%
% Black
2%
15%
% White
90%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,927 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,371. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,061 is less than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,927
$31,371
Spending / Student
$18,061
$32,248
Best General Brown Central School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
General Brown Junior-senior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17643 Cemetery Rd
Dexter, NY 13634
(315) 779-2300
Dexter, NY 13634
(315) 779-2300
Gr: 7-12 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Dexter Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
415 E Grove St
Dexter, NY 13634
(315) 779-2300
Dexter, NY 13634
(315) 779-2300
Gr: PK-2 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Brownville School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
771 Main St
Brownville, NY 13615
(315) 779-2300
Brownville, NY 13615
(315) 779-2300
Gr: 3-6 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to General Brown Central School District?
General Brown Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,349 students.
What is the rank of General Brown Central School District?
General Brown Central School District is ranked #586 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 General Brown Central School District?
90% of General Brown Central School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of General Brown Central School District?
General Brown Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is General Brown Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,061 is less than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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