Hannibal’s public schools score below 84% of New York districts on tests and graduation
On the state reading tests, 29% of Hannibal’s students scored proficient, below the New York average (49%). The grade covers the public school district serving Hannibal, 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 96% 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.
Hannibal’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 1176 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Hannibal’s, its schools beat 11%, lower than their 16% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 29% of tested students were proficient in reading and 30% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 96% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
80–84% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across New York (the state reports Hannibal’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $28,570 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 5 the district’s path is Kenney Middle School, then Hannibal 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 Hannibal’s grade
C−: better than 16% of New York school districts, #681 of 755 New York towns. 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 Hannibal, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Hannibal
Fairley School
Grades PK–4 · 495 students · 12:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Hannibal
Fairley School
Grades PK–4 · 495 students · 12:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Hannibal
Fairley School
Grades PK–4 · 495 students · 12:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Hannibal
Fairley School
Grades PK–4 · 495 students · 12:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Hannibal
Fairley School
Grades PK–4 · 495 students · 12:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Hannibal
Kenney Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 379 students · 9:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Hannibal
Kenney Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 379 students · 9:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Hannibal
Kenney Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 379 students · 9:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Hannibal
Kenney Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 379 students · 9:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Hannibal
Hannibal High School
Grades 9–12 · 334 students · 10:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Hannibal
Hannibal High School
Grades 9–12 · 334 students · 10:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Hannibal
Hannibal High School
Grades 9–12 · 334 students · 10:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Hannibal
Hannibal High School
Grades 9–12 · 334 students · 10:1 students per teacher
Hannibal’s public schools are run by Hannibal Central School District, which also serves Granby, Hannibal, Oswego and Sterling. 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
Hannibal vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Hannibal’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Hannibal | C− | Hannibal Central |
| Granby | C− | Fulton City PK–12 · Phoenix Central PK–12 · Hannibal Central PK–12 |
| Sterling | C− | Red Creek Central PK–12 · Hannibal Central PK–12 |
| Ira | B− | Cato-Meridian Central |
| Oswego | C− | Oswego City PK–12 · Hannibal Central PK–12 |
3 of the 4 neighbors share Hannibal Central with Hannibal, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Hannibal
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).
Questions about Hannibal’s schools
Are Hannibal’s schools good?
On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Hannibal children attend score below 84% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade, #681 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 Hannibal in?
Hannibal Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,208 students in 3 schools (2024–25).
Where do Hannibal kids go to high school?
Hannibal High School, with 334 students; its own test results earn an A−.
What is Hannibal’s graduation rate?
80–84% of the class of 2023 in Hannibal Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does Hannibal spend per student?
$28,570 in Hannibal Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Hannibal 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.