Argyle’s public schools score below 52% of New York districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving Argyle, 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 88% 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.
Argyle’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 1132 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Argyle’s, its schools beat 55%, higher than their 48% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state in reading, below in math
Reading proficiency is 54% and math 42% in spring 2022, against 49% and 46% statewide; 80–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $26,758 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 7 the district’s path is Argyle Junior/Senior High School. Enrollment is up 12% 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 Argyle’s grade
B−: better than 48% of New York school districts, #411 of 755 New York towns. Test scores are above the New York average; graduation is below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Argyle, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Argyle
Argyle Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 253 students · 10:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Argyle
Argyle Junior/Senior High School
Grades 7–12 · 247 students · 9:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Argyle
Argyle Junior/Senior High School
Grades 7–12 · 247 students · 9:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Argyle
Argyle Junior/Senior High School
Grades 7–12 · 247 students · 9:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Argyle
Argyle Junior/Senior High School
Grades 7–12 · 247 students · 9:1 students per teacher
Argyle’s public schools are run by Argyle Central School District, which also serves Argyle and Fort Edward. Parts of Argyle (4% and 4% of its land) are served by Greenwich Central and Hartford 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 above the state in reading
Argyle vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Argyle’s borders.
Every school in Argyle
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 Argyle’s schools
Are Argyle’s schools good?
On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Argyle children attend score below 52% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #411 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 55%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Argyle in?
Argyle Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 500 students in 2 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Argyle are served by Greenwich Central and Hartford Central.
What is Argyle’s graduation rate?
80–89% of the class of 2023 in Argyle Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does Argyle spend per student?
$26,758 in Argyle Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Argyle families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Argyle → They have their own page.
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.