Best Public Schools in Dryden, NY

Summary:

The city of Dryden, New York is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the Dryden Central School District as a whole is underperforming compared to state averages, there are some standout schools within the district that are worth highlighting.

Cassavant Elementary School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with 76.47% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school also had strong 3rd grade math performance, with 58.82% proficient or better. In contrast, Dryden High School, while maintaining relatively strong Regents exam proficiency rates, has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, going from 285 out of 1,190 high schools in 2021-2022 to 509 out of 1,242 in 2023-2024.

Across the district, there are some concerning trends, such as high rates of chronic absenteeism at Dryden High School (34.1%) and relatively low graduation rates (84.3%) compared to the state average. Additionally, the schools serve a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 45.58% at Dryden High School to 60.36% at Dryden Middle School. These contextual factors are important to consider when evaluating the schools' performance and may require targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of the community.

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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 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 U.S. History and Government End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th 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
Dryden High School	Public	9-12	118 Freeville Rd	Dryden	13053	Tompkins County	Dryden Central School District	No	No	No	No	(607) 844-8694	362	40	9.0	45.6%	316 (87.3%)	4 (1.1%)	12 (3.3%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (7.2%)	61	509^th of 1242 public high schools	59.0%		67.9	375^th of 1228 public high schools	69.5%	134	27.3	64.1	96.8	80.0	95.9	87.7	81.3	60.2	80.7	66.3															98.6	98.8	99.5	99.5	99.5	99.5	99.3	99.3	$23,771	$1,891	$21,880
Dryden Middle School	Public	6-8	118 Freeville Rd	Dryden	13053	Tompkins County	Dryden Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(607) 844-8694	275	38	7.2	60.4%	239 (86.9%)	1 (0.4%)	14 (5.1%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.2%)	34	1041^st of 1504 public middle schools	30.8%		29.4	1113^th of 1500 public middle schools	25.8%	72								100.0		100.0				27.5	28.6	60.0				39.2	33.3	51.4		38.7	99.0	99.3	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.3	99.3	99.7	$22,109	$2,171	$19,938
Dryden Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	36 Union St	Dryden	13053	Tompkins County	Dryden Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(607) 844-8694	486	62	7.7	48.4%	393 (80.9%)	11 (2.3%)	31 (6.4%)	7 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (8.8%)	33.8	1625^th of 2445 public elementary schools	33.5%		42.6	1371^st of 2439 public elementary schools	43.8%	254											22.2	40.6	27.5				41.3	49.1	43.3				31.9		99.4	99.6	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.6	99.4	99.6	$22,012	$2,568	$19,444
Cassavant Elementary School	Public	K-3	32 School St	Dryden	13102	Tompkins County	Dryden Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(607) 844-8694	81	9	9.3	59.3%	73 (90.1%)	2 (2.5%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.2%)								(n/a)											76.5						58.8								100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$14,441	$2,563	$11,877

Cities Near Dryden

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Freeville	2.25 mi	2	767^th
Groton	7.36 mi	2	423^rd
Slaterville Springs	7.66 mi	1	520^th
Cortland	8.61 mi	5	622^nd
Ithaca	8.69 mi	13	397^th

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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.

Best Public Schools in Dryden, NY

Dryden High School

Dryden Middle School

Dryden Elementary School

Cassavant Elementary School

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