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Best Schools in Dryden, NY
Dryden, NY has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,257 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in Dryden underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dryden, NY
The top high schools in Dryden, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dryden High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dryden Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 362 Students
2. Cortland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cortland City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 596 Students
3. George Junior Republic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
George Junior Republic Union Free School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 117 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dryden, NY
The top middle schools in Dryden, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dryden Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dryden Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 275 Students
2. Cortland Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cortland City School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 299 Students
3. Randall Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cortland City School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 263 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dryden, NY
The top elementary schools in Dryden, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Freeville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dryden Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 78 Students
2. Cassavant Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dryden Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 81 Students
3. Dryden Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dryden Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 486 Students
4. Fe Smith Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cortland City School District • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 271 Students
5. Franklyn S Barry Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cortland City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 429 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dryden, NY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dryden, NY has a total population of 4,602 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dryden, NY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Dryden, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.32 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.25 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.07 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dryden, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dryden, NY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Dryden, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dryden, NY
How many schools are in Dryden, NY?
Dryden, NY has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,257 students in total.
How do schools in Dryden perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Dryden score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in Dryden underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dryden?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 71%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 71%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 72%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Dryden
3 of 3 schools in Dryden carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1C: 2
All 3 public schools we grade in Dryden. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.