John W. McCarty House · Public domainCandor’s public schools score below 64% of New York districts on tests and graduation
30% of students in Candor’s public schools are proficient in reading, below the New York average (49%). The grade covers the public school district serving Candor, 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.
Candor’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 396 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Candor’s, its schools beat 50%, higher than their 36% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 30% of tested students were proficient in reading and 37% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 90% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across New York (the state reports Candor’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $26,074 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 Candor Junior-Senior High School. 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 Candor’s grade
C+: better than 36% of New York school districts, #527 of 755 New York towns. Graduation is above the New York average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Candor, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Candor
Candor Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 401 students · 12:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Candor
Candor Junior-Senior High School
Grades 7–12 · 306 students · 9:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Candor
Candor Junior-Senior High School
Grades 7–12 · 306 students · 9:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Candor
Candor Junior-Senior High School
Grades 7–12 · 306 students · 9:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Candor
Candor Junior-Senior High School
Grades 7–12 · 306 students · 9:1 students per teacher
Candor’s public schools are run by Candor Central School District, which also serves Candor. Parts of Candor (15%, 6% and 2% of its land) are served by Newark Valley Central, Tioga Central and Owego-Apalachin 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
Candor vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Candor’s borders.
Every school in Candor
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 Candor’s schools
Are Candor’s schools good?
On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Candor children attend score below 64% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #527 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 50%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Candor in?
Candor Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 707 students in 2 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Candor are served by Newark Valley Central, Tioga Central and Owego-Apalachin Central.
What is Candor’s graduation rate?
90–94% of the class of 2023 in Candor Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does Candor spend per student?
$26,074 in Candor Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Candor families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Candor → 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.