6.4avg / 10

Sherman Central School District

School District · Sherman, New York

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 424

Teachers (FTE): 49

Avg Rating

6.4

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 high

Enrollment

424

Student-Teacher Ratio

8.7:1

Avg Rating

6.4

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 high

Enrollment

424

Student-Teacher Ratio

8.7:1

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How this district compares

New York rank

#282 of 615

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.2

above New York avg

Per-pupil spending

$25,167

$2,613 vs New York median

District size

424 students

Smaller than New York median

Top-Rated Schools in Sherman Central School District

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Sherman Elementary School	6.9 / 10	Elementary	—	233
2	Sherman High School	5.9 / 10	High	—	187

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About Sherman Central School District

Sherman Central School District is a Sherman, New York school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 424 students with a student-teacher ratio of 8.7:1. District-level spending was $25,167 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.4/10, Sherman Central School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Sherman Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.

In standardized testing, Sherman Central School District students show an average math proficiency of 62.3% and ELA proficiency of 63.9%.

The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.

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Schools in Sherman Central School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency62.3%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency63.9%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Sherman Central School District with test data.

Schools in Sherman Central School District

2 schools

Elementary Schools1

Sherman Elementary School

2336.9

High Schools1

Sherman High School

1875.9

District Details

State: New York
City: Sherman
Total Enrollment: 424
Teachers (FTE): 49
District spending per student: $25,167NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 24.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Sherman Central School District?

Sherman Central School District has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Sherman Central School District?

The average composite rating for Sherman Central School District is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Sherman Central School District?

Sherman Central School District's district-level spending was $25,167 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Sherman Central School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Sherman Central School District is 8.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Sherman Central School District?

Sherman Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Sherman Central School District with a composite score of 6.9/10.

What are the test scores in Sherman Central School District?

Across schools in Sherman Central School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 62.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 63.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating: 6.4/10
Math Proficiency: 62.3%
ELA Proficiency: 63.9%

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.