Sherrill City School District

5275 State Rt 31
Verona, NY 13478-0128
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,823 students in Sherrill City 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 Sherrill City School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,810 Schools
# Students
1,823 Students
2,503,634 Students
# Teachers
147 Teachers
218,347 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Sherrill City School District, which is ranked #531 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#533 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
57%
52%
41%
49%
88%
78%
(21-22)
90-94%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
4%
31%
% Black
1%
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 $22,816 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,371. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,939 is less than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,816
$31,371
Spending / Student
$22,939
$32,248

Best Sherrill City School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vernon-verona-sherrill Senior High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5275 State Rt 31
Verona, NY 13478
(315) 829-2520
Gr: 9-12 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
E A Mcallister Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
217 Kinsley St
Sherrill, NY 13461
(315) 829-2520
Gr: PK-6 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
W A Wettel Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4329 Peterboro St
Vernon, NY 13476
(315) 829-2520
Gr: PK-6 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Vernon-verona-sherrill Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5275 State Rt 31
Verona, NY 13478
(315) 829-2520
Gr: 7-8 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
J D George Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5647 E Main St
Verona, NY 13478
(315) 829-2520
Gr: PK-6 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Sherrill City School District?
Sherrill City School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,823 students.
What is the rank of Sherrill City School District?
Sherrill City School District is ranked #531 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Sherrill City School District?
90% of Sherrill City School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sherrill City School District?
Sherrill City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Sherrill City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,939 is less than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,823 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 90-94% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 88% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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