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B+
Schools in East Hampton · East Hampton Union Free School District

East Hampton’s public schools outscore 71% of New York districts

In East Hampton, 60% of tested students are proficient in math, above the New York average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving East Hampton, 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.

K–12Where will my kid go?

From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 85% 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.

Reading proficiency
54%
▲ 5 pts vs NY 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
60%
▲ 14 pts vs NY 46%
2021–22
Graduate on time
90%
▲ 3 pts vs NY 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$40.8K
▲ 18% vs NY $34.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
10.5
NY 11.2 · smaller classes
Schools in town
0
1,870 students on the public path
In brief

East Hampton’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 54% and math 60% in spring 2022, against 49% and 46% statewide; 90% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $40,816 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 6 the district’s path is East Hampton Middle School, then East Hampton 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.

The School Grade

What’s behind East Hampton’s grade

A− Test scoresB− Graduation

B+: better than 71% of New York school districts. Test scores and graduation are both above the New York average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

New York school districts we grade (1,013)Better than 71%
Lower resultsHigher results
New York towns with similar household incomes (762)Better than 74%
BA−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 583 test results and a graduating class of 227 could put East Hampton anywhere from B to A−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 85% of East Hampton’s students in the tested grades sat them (643 in math, 523 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve East Hampton, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–5John M Marshall Elementary SchoolEast Hampton Union Free School DistrictB−
6–8East Hampton Middle SchoolEast Hampton Union Free School DistrictC+
9–12East Hampton High SchoolEast Hampton Union Free School DistrictA+

East Hampton’s public schools are run by East Hampton Union Free School District, which also serves East Hampton. Parts of East Hampton (3% of its land) are served by Wainscott Common 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.

East Hampton Union Free School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 3 schools · 1,870 students, up 2% since 2020–21 · 10.5 per teacher (NY 11.2)
$40,816NY $34,607 · FY2024
B+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading54%
State average 48.9% · 523 students tested
Math60%
State average 46.5% · 643 students tested

East Hampton vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the New York towns that share East Hampton’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
East HamptonB+East Hampton Union Free

Every school in East Hampton

3 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).

Also serving East Hamptonin other towns
John M Marshall Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5
B−
517 students10:1Rate it →
East Hampton Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
C+
284 students8:1Rate it →
East Hampton High School
High · Grades 9–12
A+
1,069 students12:1Rate it →

Questions about East Hampton’s schools

Are East Hampton’s schools good?

By New York’s own tests, yes: the public schools East Hampton children attend outscore 71% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 74%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is East Hampton in?

East Hampton Union Free School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,870 students in 3 schools (2024–25). Small parts of East Hampton are served by Wainscott Common.

Where do East Hampton kids go to high school?

East Hampton High School, with 1,069 students; its own test results earn an A+.

What is East Hampton’s graduation rate?

90% of the class of 2023 in East Hampton Union Free School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.

How much does East Hampton spend per student?

$40,816 in East Hampton Union Free School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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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.