Best Public Schools in Greenwich, NY


Summary:

The city of Greenwich, New York is home to two schools: Greenwich Elementary School and Greenwich Junior-Senior High School, both part of the Greenwich Central School District. While Greenwich Elementary School performs at a typical level, Greenwich Junior-Senior High School stands out as an exceptional institution, consistently ranking among the top high schools in New York state.

Greenwich Junior-Senior High School boasts an impressive 86.9% four-year graduation rate and a 0.0% dropout rate, both significantly better than state averages. Students at the high school excel on state assessments, with 63.49% proficient or better in 8th grade ELA and 63.38% proficient or better in 7th grade Math, well above the state averages. The school also stands out for its 80.7% proficiency rate on 8th grade Science assessments, over 30 percentage points higher than the state average.

In contrast, Greenwich Elementary School appears to be a more typical performing school, with rankings and test scores closer to state and district averages. The significant difference in per-student spending between the elementary and high school ($4,625 more at the high school) is an area worth exploring further to understand how these funds are being allocated and the impact on student outcomes. Additionally, the 18.8% chronic absenteeism rate at Greenwich Junior-Senior High School is worth noting, as high rates of chronic absenteeism can negatively impact student learning and achievement.








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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.





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