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South Country Central School District (2026) - Brookhaven, NY

South Country Central School District

189 Dunton Ave
East Patchogue, NY 11772-5598
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

South Country Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,798 students in South Country Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in South Country Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,810 Schools
# Students
3,798 Students
2,503,634 Students
# Teachers
376 Teachers
218,347 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

South Country Central School District, which is ranked #904 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 85% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#910 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
34%
52%
31%
49%
68%
78%
94%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
10%
% Hispanic
50%
31%
% Black
16%
15%
% White
28%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $35,989 is higher than the state median of $31,371. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,908 is higher than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$137 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$129 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$35,989
$31,371
Spending / Student
$33,908
$32,248

Best South Country Central School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bellport Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
205 Beaver Dam Rd
Brookhaven, NY 11719
(631) 730-1575
Gr: 9-12 | 1,340 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Kreamer Street Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
37 Kreamer St
Bellport, NY 11713
(631) 730-1650
Gr: K-3 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Verne W Critz Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
185 Dunton Ave
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 730-1675
Gr: K-3 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Brookhaven Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Fireplace Neck Rd
Brookhaven, NY 11719
(631) 730-1700
Gr: PK-3 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
Bellport Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
35 Kreamer St
Bellport, NY 11713
(631) 730-1626
Gr: 6-8 | 848 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #66.
Frank P Long Intermediate School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
599 Brookhaven Ave
Bellport, NY 11713
(631) 730-1725
Gr: 4-5 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to South Country Central School District?
South Country Central School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,798 students.
What is the rank of South Country Central School District?
South Country Central School District is ranked #904 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Country Central School District?
50% of South Country Central School District students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Country Central School District?
South Country Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is South Country Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,908 is higher than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,798 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : 94% (Top 10% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 68% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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