Best Schools in Dutchess County, NY
Dutchess County, NY has a total of 108 schools including 31 high schools, 16 middle schools and 59 elementary schools. A total of 45,069 students attend Dutchess County, NY schools. On average, schools in Dutchess County score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 60% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Dutchess County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Dutchess County, NY
Dutchess County, NY has 31 high schools with 15,651 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Dutchess County score 90% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 77% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Dutchess County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Spackenkill High School
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Spackenkill Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 526 Students
2. Haldane High School
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Haldane Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 314 Students
3. Rhinebeck Senior High School
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Rhinebeck Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 322 Students
4. Red Hook Senior High School
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Red Hook Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 547 Students
5. Pawling High School
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Pawling Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 357 Students
6. John Jay Senior High School
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Wappingers Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1837 Students
7. Carmel High School
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Carmel Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1365 Students
8. Arlington High School
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Arlington Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2547 Students
9. Webutuck High School
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Northeast Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 195 Students
10. Franklin D Roosevelt Senior High School
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Hyde Park Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1136 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dutchess County, NY
Dutchess County, NY has 16 middle schools with 9,173 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Dutchess County score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Dutchess County meet expectations.
1. Bulkeley Middle School
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Rhinebeck Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 232 Students
2. Union Vale Middle School
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Arlington Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 907 Students
3. Rombout Middle School
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Beacon City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 615 Students
4. Orville A Todd Middle School
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Spackenkill Union Free School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 359 Students
5. Millbrook Middle School
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Millbrook Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 202 Students
6. Lagrange Middle School
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Arlington Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 865 Students
7. Highland Middle School
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Highland Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 376 Students
8. Van Wyck Junior High School
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Wappingers Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 843 Students
9. Pawling Middle School
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Pawling Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 342 Students
10. Haviland Middle School
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Hyde Park Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 759 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dutchess County, NY
Dutchess County, NY has 59 elementary schools with 19,939 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Dutchess County score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Dutchess County meet expectations.
1. Noxon Road Elementary School
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Arlington Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 350 Students
2. Brinckerhoff Elementary School
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Wappingers Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 570 Students
3. Haldane Elementary School
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Haldane Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 292 Students
4. Pawling Elementary School
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Pawling Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 389 Students
5. Alden Place Elementary School
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Millbrook Central School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 169 Students
6. Hagan School
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Spackenkill Union Free School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 362 Students
7. Taconic Hills Elementary School
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Taconic Hills Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 562 Students
8. Vail Farm Elementary School
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Arlington Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 669 Students
9. Chancellor Livingston Elementary School
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Rhinebeck Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 383 Students
10. Gayhead School
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Wappingers Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 835 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dutchess County, NY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dutchess County, NY has a total population of 295,911 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dutchess County, 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 Dutchess County, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.19 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.35 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dutchess County, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dutchess County, NY.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Dutchess County, NY Internet Health Assessment.
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