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SIDNEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

New York · Public School District
3
Schools
1,034
Students
$27,964
Per-Pupil Spend
+95% nat'l
50.7%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

SIDNEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in New York serving 1,034 students across 3 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $27,964 is above average for a US public school district. 51% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

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All Schools (3)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
SIDNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–06527
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
SIDNEY MIDDLE SCHOOL07–11171
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
SIDNEY HIGH SCHOOL09–12336
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$27,964+95% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
64%
23%
State
64.1%
Local (property tax)
22.8%
Federal
13.0%

State funding accounts for 64% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
3
Schools
1,034
Students
51%
Free Lunch
$28K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score—
StateNew York →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $27,964 per pupil — 95% above the national average of $14,347.
Limited school choice
With only 3 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in SIDNEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?
SIDNEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT has 3 public schools, serving a total of 1,034 students.
What is the graduation rate for SIDNEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does SIDNEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
SIDNEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $27,964 per pupil — 95% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in SIDNEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?
51% of students in SIDNEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in SIDNEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, SIDNEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does SIDNEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
SIDNEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.