Serving 333 students in grades 9-12, Cairo-durham High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 333 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cairo-durham High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Cairo-durham High School's student population of 333 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
333 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Motto
Expect Excellence
School Rankings
Cairo-durham High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cairo-durham High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2113 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
8%
31%
Black
2%
15%
White
83%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cairo-durham High School's ranking?
Cairo-durham High School is ranked #2113 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Cairo-durham High School often compared to?
Cairo-durham High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenville High School, Catskill Senior High School, Coxsackie-athens High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cairo-durham High School?
The graduation rate of Cairo-durham High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cairo-durham High School?
333 students attend Cairo-durham High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Cairo-durham High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cairo-durham High School?
Cairo-durham High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cairo-durham High School offer ?
Cairo-durham High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cairo-durham High School part of?
Cairo-durham High School is part of Cairo-Durham Central School District.
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