Bangor’s public schools score below 85% of New York districts on tests and graduation
Reading proficiency in Bangor’s districts is 25%, below the New York average (49%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Bangor, 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 71% 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.
Bangor’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 25% of tested students were proficient in reading and 29% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 71% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
85–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across New York (the state reports Bangor’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
Brushton-Moira Central spends $25,738 per student and Malone Central $28,557, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
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 Bangor’s grade
C−: better than 15% of New York school districts. Both inputs trail the New York average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Bangor, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Bangor · depends on your address
Malone Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 476 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Malone
Brushton Grade School
Grades PK–6 · 465 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Brushton
7th grade in Bangor · depends on your address
Malone Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 476 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Malone
Brushton-Moira High School
Grades 7–12 · 334 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Brushton
8th grade in Bangor · depends on your address
Malone Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 476 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Malone
Brushton-Moira High School
Grades 7–12 · 334 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Brushton
9th grade in Bangor · depends on your address
Franklin Academy High School
Grades 9–12 · 705 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Malone
Brushton-Moira High School
Grades 7–12 · 334 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Brushton
10th grade in Bangor · depends on your address
Franklin Academy High School
Grades 9–12 · 705 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Malone
Brushton-Moira High School
Grades 7–12 · 334 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Brushton
Bangor runs its own schools through grade 12 (Brushton-Moira Central School District). From grade PK, students attend the Malone Central School District, shared with Bellmont, Brandon, Burke, Burke, Constable, Duane, Malone, Malone and Westville. Its elementary school is in Malone. Parts of Bangor (4% of its land) are served by Salmon River Central instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Bangor
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
Bangor vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Bangor’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Bangor | C− | Brushton-Moira Central PK–12 · Malone Central PK–12 |
| Malone | C− | Malone Central |
| Brandon | — | Brushton-Moira Central PK–12 · Malone Central PK–12 |
| Fort Covington | D | Salmon River Central |
| Moira | D | Brushton-Moira Central |
| Westville | C− | Salmon River Central PK–12 · Malone Central PK–12 |
3 of the 5 neighbors share Malone Central with Bangor for grades PK–12, so their letters differ mainly through the lower grades.
Every school in Bangor
6 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 Bangor’s schools
Are Bangor’s schools good?
On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Bangor children attend score below 85% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 11%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Bangor in?
Two districts: Brushton-Moira Central School District runs grades PK–12, and Malone Central School District runs grades PK–12, shared with Bellmont, Brandon, Burke, Burke, Constable, Duane, Malone, Malone and Westville.
What is Bangor’s graduation rate?
85–89% of the class of 2023 in Malone Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does Bangor spend per student?
$25,738 in Brushton-Moira Central School District and $28,557 in Malone Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Bangor 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.