For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,819 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 52%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,813 Schools
# Students
1,819 Students
2,506,610 Students
# Teachers
151 Teachers
217,085 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sherrill City School District, which is ranked #532 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.
Overall District Rank
#533 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
78%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
2%
30%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
92%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,866 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,333. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,989 is less than the state median of $32,210. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,866
$31,333
Spending / Student
$22,989
$32,210
Best Sherrill City School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vernon-verona-sherrill Senior High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5275 State Rt 31
Verona, NY 13478
(315) 829-2520
Verona, NY 13478
(315) 829-2520
Gr: 9-12 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
E A Mcallister Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
217 Kinsley St
Sherrill, NY 13461
(315) 829-2520
Sherrill, NY 13461
(315) 829-2520
Gr: PK-6 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
W A Wettel Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4329 Peterboro St
Vernon, NY 13476
(315) 829-2520
Vernon, NY 13476
(315) 829-2520
Gr: PK-6 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Vernon-verona-sherrill Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5275 State Rt 31
Verona, NY 13478
(315) 829-2520
Verona, NY 13478
(315) 829-2520
Gr: 7-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
J D George Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5647 E Main St
Verona, NY 13478
(315) 829-2520
Verona, NY 13478
(315) 829-2520
Gr: PK-6 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sherrill City School District?
Sherrill City School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,819 students.
What is the rank of Sherrill City School District?
Sherrill City School District is ranked #532 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?
92% of Sherrill City School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 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 $22,989 is less than the state median of $32,210. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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