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Best Schools in Shirley, NY
Shirley, NY has 20 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 11 elementary) serving 20,105 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in Shirley underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Shirley, NY
The top high schools in Shirley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eastport-south Manor Junior Senior High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eastport-south Manor Csd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1530 Students
2. Longwood High School
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Projected Test Scores
Longwood Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2977 Students
3. William Floyd High School
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William Floyd Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3013 Students
4. Bellport Senior High School
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South Country Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1392 Students
Best Middle Schools in Shirley, NY
The top middle schools in Shirley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. William Floyd Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
William Floyd Union Free School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1053 Students
2. Longwood Junior High School
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Longwood Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1388 Students
3. William Paca Middle School
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William Floyd Union Free School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1009 Students
4. Bellport Middle School
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South Country Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 838 Students
5. Longwood Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Longwood Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 1290 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Shirley, NY
The top elementary schools in Shirley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dayton Avenue School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eastport-south Manor Csd • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 412 Students
2. C E Walters School
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Longwood Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 795 Students
3. William Floyd Elementary School
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William Floyd Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 742 Students
4. Ridge Elementary School
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Longwood Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 719 Students
5. Brookhaven Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
South Country Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 506 Students
6. William Floyd Learning Center
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William Floyd Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 68 Students
7. John S Hobart Elementary School
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William Floyd Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 798 Students
8. Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School
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William Floyd Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 703 Students
9. Frank P Long Intermediate School
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South Country Central School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 576 Students
10. Woodhull School
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Fire Island Union Free School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 34 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Shirley, NY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Shirley, NY has a total population of 25,640 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Shirley, 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 Shirley, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.17 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.89 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.28 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Shirley, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Shirley, 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 Shirley, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Shirley, NY
How many schools are in Shirley, NY?
Shirley, NY has 20 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 20,105 students in total.
How do schools in Shirley perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in Shirley score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in Shirley underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Shirley?
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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Every school in Shirley
4 of 4 schools in Shirley carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1D: 3
All 4 public schools we grade in Shirley. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.