Best Schools in Friend, NY
Friend, NY has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,333 students. On average they score 62% on state proficiency tests against a projected 68%, so schools in Friend underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Friend, NY
The top high schools in Friend, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marcus Whitman High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gorham-middlesex Central School District (marcus Whitman) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 337 Students
2. Penn Yan Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Penn Yan Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 385 Students
Best Middle Schools in Friend, NY
The top middle schools in Friend, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marcus Whitman Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gorham-middlesex Central School District (marcus Whitman) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 275 Students
2. Penn Yan Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Penn Yan Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 328 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Friend, NY
The top elementary schools in Friend, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gorham Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gorham-middlesex Central School District (marcus Whitman) • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 239 Students
2. Penn Yan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Penn Yan Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 519 Students
3. Middlesex Valley Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gorham-middlesex Central School District (marcus Whitman) • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 250 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Friend, NY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Friend, NY has a total population of 228 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Friend, 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 Friend, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.01 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Friend, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Friend, 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 Friend, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Friend, NY
How many schools are in Friend, NY?
Friend, NY has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,333 students in total.
How do schools in Friend perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Friend score 62% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 68%, so on average schools in Friend underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Friend?
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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