Best Public Schools in Dexter, NY

Summary:

The city of Dexter, New York is home to two schools: General Brown Junior-Senior High School and Dexter Elementary School, both part of the General Brown Central School District. General Brown Junior-Senior High School stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking among the top 25% of high schools in New York state and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Dexter Elementary School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, though it maintains a 3-star rating.

General Brown Junior-Senior High School boasts strong academic performance, with student test scores exceeding state and district averages, particularly in math, science, and English language arts. The school's graduation rate of 84.3% and relatively low dropout rate of 4.9% further demonstrate its effectiveness. Despite spending less per student than the elementary school, the high school has consistently maintained its high ranking and rating, suggesting a stable and well-executed educational program.

While Dexter Elementary School has faced some challenges, the district's commitment to equitable funding is evident in the higher per-student spending at the elementary level compared to the high school. Additionally, both schools serve a student population with significant economic needs, as indicated by the high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients. This highlights the importance of targeted support and resources to ensure all students in Dexter receive a high-quality education.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Regents Common Core Algebra I (2024)	Regents Chemistry (2024)	Regents Common Core Algebra II (2024)	Regents Common Core English Language Arts (2024)	Regents Common Core Geometry (2024)	Regents Earth Science (2024)	Regents Global History and Geography (2024)	Regents Living Environment (2024)	Regents Physics (2024)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2024)	Regents Algebra I (2024)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2024)		NY State Assessments Math (2024)		NY State Assessments Science (2024)	% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Common Core Algebra I End of Course	Regents Chemistry End of Course	Regents Common Core Algebra II End of Course	Regents Common Core English Language Arts End of Course	Regents Common Core Geometry End of Course	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Global History and Geography End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents Physics End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dexter Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	415 E Grove St	Dexter	13634	Jefferson County	General Brown Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(315) 779-2300	316	19	16.4	40.2%	283 (89.6%)	7 (2.2%)	11 (3.5%)	4 (1.3%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.2%)								(n/a)																	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$12,354	$1,851	$10,502
General Brown Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	17643 Cemetery Rd	Dexter	13634	Jefferson County	General Brown Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(315) 779-2300	661	40	16.5	40.5%	611 (92.4%)	12 (1.8%)	13 (2.0%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (2.7%)	71.9	312^th of 1242 public high schools	74.9%		68.9	358^th of 1228 public high schools	70.8%	46	61.5	95.8	95.9	88.5	88.4	94.6	85.6	67.7	79.0	90.0	71.9	40.2	65.2	58.3	75.0	45.7	99.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.8	$9,655	$1,859	$7,797

Cities Near Dexter

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Brownville	5 mi	1	688^th
Sackets Harbor	5 mi	1
Chaumont	5.21 mi	1
Watertown	5.56 mi	9	729^th
Adams Center	10.73 mi	1	601^st

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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