Northern Adirondack Central School District

The Northern Adirondack Central School District in New York operates two schools: Northern Adirondack Middle/High School and Northern Adirondack Elementary School. The district as a whole is ranked 640 out of 865 school districts in New York and is rated 1 out of 5 stars, indicating it is a lower-performing district.

Of the two schools, the Northern Adirondack Middle/High School appears to be the standout, with a higher statewide ranking of 506 out of 1,242 New York high schools for the 2023-2024 school year, rated 3 out of 5 stars. In contrast, the Northern Adirondack Elementary School is ranked 1,834 out of 2,445 New York elementary schools for the same school year, with a 1 out of 5 star rating.

Both schools have high free/reduced lunch rates, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, which may contribute to the lower academic performance observed. The Northern Adirondack Middle/High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past three school years, while the Northern Adirondack Elementary School has consistently been ranked in the bottom quartile of New York elementary schools.