Very Good
#1402 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 30% in state
Dryden High School
High School · Dryden Central School District · Dryden, NY
A Dryden Central School District high school where students score 40 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 88, Dryden, NY 13053
- Math 98% proficient (2021)
- Reading 87% proficient (2021)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Dryden High School score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 92% across the 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 96% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 93% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dryden High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average283/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,950
Median home value
$229,200
Median rent
$922/mo
College educated
43.8%
Homeownership
68.5%
Poverty rate
21.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13053; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Junior Republic SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 7–12 | 1.2 mi | 121 | Compare → |
| Covenant Love Community SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–10 | 3.3 mi | 54 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Dryden Central School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $32,246NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dryden High School is listed in DRYDEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dryden High School
Dryden High School is a public high school in Dryden, NY, part of Dryden Central School District, serving approximately 345 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,402 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 96% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dryden High School
What grades does Dryden High School serve?
Dryden High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Dryden High School?
Dryden High School has an enrollment of approximately 345 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dryden High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dryden High School is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dryden High School rank in NY?
Dryden High School ranks #1,402 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Dryden High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dryden High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dryden High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dryden High School has 96% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Dryden High School a charter school?
No, Dryden High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dryden High School a Title I school?
No, Dryden High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dryden High School?
48.4% of students at Dryden High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 345
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Tompkins County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.8%
- Phone
- (607) 844-8694
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 13053)
- 4,756
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 13053; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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