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SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

New York · Public School District
10
Schools
6,887
Students
$39,014
Per-Pupil Spend
+172% nat'l
11.8%
Free Lunch Rate
-40pp vs nat'l
99.5%
Graduation Rate
+13.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in New York serving 6,887 students across 10 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 99.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $39,014 is above average for a US public school district. Only 12% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 58/100.

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All Schools (10)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
H B THOMPSON MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08997
SOUTH WOODS MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08746
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
SYOSSET SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL09–122,266
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$39,014+172% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
85%
State
11.4%
Local (property tax)
85.4%
Federal
3.2%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (85%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
6,887
Students
12%
Free Lunch
$39K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate99.5%
Opportunity Score58/100
StateNew York →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
99.5% graduation rate — 13.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $39,014 per pupil — 172% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 12% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?
SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT has 10 public schools, serving a total of 6,887 students.
What is the graduation rate for SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 99.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $39,014 per pupil — 172% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?
12% of students in SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is 58/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.