Southold Union Free School District
School District · Southold, New York
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$43,788
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.1:1
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$43,788
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.1:1
Evaluating Southold Union Free School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Southold Union Free School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Southold Junior-senior High School
Southold · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Southold Elementary School
Southold · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New York rank
#529 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.1
below New York avg
Per-pupil spending
$43,788
+$16,008 vs New York median
District size
673 students
Smaller than New York median
Top-Rated Schools in Southold Union Free 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southold Junior-senior High School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Southold Elementary School | 4.4 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Southold Union Free School District
Southold Union Free School District is a Southold, New York school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 673 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.1:1. The district invests $43,788 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.2/10, Southold Union Free School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Southold Junior-senior High School, which has a composite score of 5.9/10.
In standardized testing, Southold Union Free School District students show an average math proficiency of 52.0% and ELA proficiency of 57.8%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Southold Union Free School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Southold Union Free School District with test data.
Schools in Southold Union Free School District
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New York
- City
- Southold
- Total Enrollment
- 673
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Southold Union Free School District?
Southold Union Free 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 Southold Union Free School District?
The average composite rating for Southold Union Free School District is 5.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Southold Union Free School District?
Southold Union Free School District spends $43,788 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Southold Union Free School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Southold Union Free School District is 9.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Southold Union Free School District?
Southold Junior-senior High School is the highest-rated school in Southold Union Free School District with a composite score of 5.9/10.
What are the test scores in Southold Union Free School District?
Across schools in Southold Union Free School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.8%. 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
- 5.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 52.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.8%
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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.
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