Best Schools in Ghent, NY
Ghent, NY has 11 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,103 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 66%, so schools in Ghent don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ghent, NY
The top high schools in Ghent, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ichabod Crane Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kinderhook Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 555 Students
2. Chatham High School
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Projected Test Scores
Chatham Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 323 Students
3. Hudson High School
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Hudson City School District • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 454 Students
4. Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School
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Taconic Hills Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 502 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ghent, NY
The top middle schools in Ghent, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ichabod Crane Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kinderhook Central School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 650 Students
2. Chatham Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chatham Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 186 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ghent, NY
The top elementary schools in Ghent, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mary E Dardess Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Chatham Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 360 Students
2. Ichabod Crane Elementary School
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Kinderhook Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 486 Students
3. Taconic Hills Elementary School
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Taconic Hills Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 562 Students
4. Montgomery C Smith Elementary School
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Hudson City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 723 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ghent, NY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ghent, NY has a total population of 3,059 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ghent, 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 Ghent, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.04 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.92 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.12 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ghent, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ghent, 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 Ghent, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ghent, NY
How many schools are in Ghent, NY?
Ghent, NY has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,103 students in total.
How do schools in Ghent perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Ghent score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 66%, so on average schools in Ghent don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ghent?
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: 51%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 66%
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- Projected: 66%
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- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 67%
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Every school in Ghent
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.