Best Public Schools in Port Henry, NY

Summary:

The city of Port Henry, New York is home to two schools: Moriah Elementary School and Moriah Junior-Senior High School, both part of the Moriah Central School District. While the schools serve different grade levels, they share some concerning academic and performance trends.

Moriah Elementary School struggles with below-average test scores, particularly in English Language Arts, and a relatively low state-wide ranking in the bottom 40% of New York elementary schools. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 46.75%. In contrast, Moriah Junior-Senior High School has slightly better metrics, with a 84.3% graduation rate, but still performs well below the state average on standardized tests in many subjects and grade levels. The high school also faces a concerning 4.9% dropout rate and a high chronic absenteeism rate of 34.1%.

Despite the higher spending per student at both schools, ranging from $15,464 at the elementary level to $16,635 at the high school, the academic performance of students in Port Henry remains a significant concern. The district may need to re-evaluate its educational strategies and implement more effective interventions to improve student outcomes and ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed.

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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
Moriah Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	39 Viking Ln	Port Henry	12974	Essex County	Moriah Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 546-3301	385	38	10.1	46.8%	382 (99.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	38.7	1491^st of 2445 public elementary schools	39.0%		33.1	1653^rd of 2439 public elementary schools	32.2%	162											42.6	36.4	37.2	28.9			66.7	52.7	30.2	34.8			25.6		99.4	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	100.0	100.0	99.7	$15,464	$3,462	$12,001
Moriah Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	39 Viking Ln	Port Henry	12974	Essex County	Moriah Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 546-3301	316	35	9.0	34.2%	311 (98.4%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	45.9	694^th of 1242 public high schools	44.1%		47.1	670^th of 1228 public high schools	45.4%	24	21.4	47.1	83.3	91.1	52.6	80.0	53.3	79.2	69.6	29.2					33.3	12.8					33.3	21.1		13.2	99.4	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.7	$16,635	$2,611	$14,024

Cities Near Port Henry

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Crown Point	6.7 mi	1
Westport	9.8 mi	2	702^nd
Elizabethtown	13.28 mi	2	493^rd
Ticonderoga	14.18 mi	2	458^th
Keene Valley	18.9 mi	1

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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.