For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,765 students in Rockville Centre, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Rockville Centre, NY are South Side Middle School and South Side High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockville Centre, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Rockville Centre have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public high schools.
Rockville Centre, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 99%, which is more than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Side High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Rockville Centre, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Side Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
67 Hillside Ave
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8976
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8976
Gr: 6-9 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
South Side High School
(Math: 98% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
140 Shepherd St
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8944
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8944
Gr: 9-12 | 959 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Rockville Centre, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Rockville Centre, NY include South Side Middle School and South Side High School.
How many public high schools are located in Rockville Centre?
2 public high schools are located in Rockville Centre.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockville Centre?
Rockville Centre public high schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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