Smithtown Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,607 students in Smithtown Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Smithtown Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Smithtown Central School District, which is ranked #117 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 95% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.72
# American Indian Students
8 Students
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
493 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
6%
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,009 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
30%
# Black Students
127 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
2%
16%
# White Students
5,763 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
76%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
192 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
510
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
517
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
497
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
531
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
539
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
588
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
559
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
570
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
611
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
614
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
654
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
672
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
702
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
43
35,972
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $34,531 is higher than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,752 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Smithtown Central School District?
Smithtown Central School District manages 12 public schools serving 7,607 students.
What is the rank of Smithtown Central School District?
Smithtown Central School District is ranked #117 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Smithtown Central School District?
76% of Smithtown Central School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Smithtown Central School District?
Smithtown Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Smithtown Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,752 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 12 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 7,607 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 24%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 5% in NY)
Overall District Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 70% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 66% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 94% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
