Afton’s public schools score below 89% of New York districts on tests and graduation
28% of students in Afton’s public schools are proficient in math, below the New York average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving Afton, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New York, not nationally.
From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 90% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Afton’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 37% of tested students were proficient in reading and 28% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 90% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
70–79% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across New York (the state reports Afton’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $37,481 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle school
From grade 6 the district’s path is Afton Junior/Senior High School. Enrollment is down 11% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Afton’s grade
D: better than 11% of New York school districts, #703 of 755 New York towns. Both inputs trail the New York average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Afton, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Afton
Afton Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 210 students · 8:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Afton
Afton Junior/Senior High School
Grades 6–12 · 219 students · 7:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Afton
Afton Junior/Senior High School
Grades 6–12 · 219 students · 7:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Afton
Afton Junior/Senior High School
Grades 6–12 · 219 students · 7:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Afton
Afton Junior/Senior High School
Grades 6–12 · 219 students · 7:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Afton
Afton Junior/Senior High School
Grades 6–12 · 219 students · 7:1 students per teacher
Afton’s public schools are run by Afton Central School District, which also serves Afton and Coventry. Parts of Afton (19% and 9% of its land) are served by Bainbridge-Guilford Central and Harpursville Central instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Afton vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Afton’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Afton | D | Afton Central |
| Bainbridge | C | Bainbridge-Guilford Central |
| Colesville | C | Harpursville Central |
| Coventry | C | Afton Central PK–12 · Harpursville Central PK–12 · Greene Central PK–12 |
| Sanford | C | Deposit Central |
| Masonville | C+ | Sidney Central |
Every school in Afton
2 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New York’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Afton’s schools
Are Afton’s schools good?
On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Afton children attend score below 89% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a D Schools grade, #703 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 11%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Afton in?
Afton Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 429 students in 2 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Afton are served by Bainbridge-Guilford Central and Harpursville Central.
What is Afton’s graduation rate?
70–79% of the class of 2023 in Afton Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does Afton spend per student?
$37,481 in Afton Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Afton families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New York. Stars are from neighbors.