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Schools in Hilton · Hilton Central School District

Hilton’s public schools outscore 72% of New York districts

In Hilton, 57% of tested students are proficient in math, above the New York average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving Hilton, 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.

#178of 755 New York townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 79% 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
48%
▼ 1 pts vs NY 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
57%
▲ 10 pts vs NY 46%
2021–22
Graduate on time
96%
▲ 9 pts vs NY 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$22.1K
▼ 36% vs NY $34.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
11.2
NY 11.2
Schools in town
0
4,123 students on the public path
In brief

Hilton’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 1084 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Hilton’s, its schools beat 88%, higher than their 72% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state in math, below in reading

Reading proficiency is 48% and math 57% in spring 2022, against 49% and 46% statewide; 96% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $22,140 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Three elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 7 the district’s path is Merton Williams Middle School, then Hilton 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 Hilton’s grade

B+ Test scoresA− Graduation

B+: better than 72% of New York school districts, #178 of 755 New York towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the New York average; graduation is the stronger of the two.

New York school districts we grade (1,013)Better than 72%
Lower resultsHigher results
New York towns with similar household incomes (1084)Better than 88%
B+A−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,660 test results and a graduating class of 387 could put Hilton anywhere from B+ to A−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 79% of Hilton’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,771 in math, 1,548 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
PK–63 schoolsDepends on your addressC to B−
7–8Merton Williams Middle SchoolHilton Central School DistrictC
9–12Hilton High SchoolHilton Central School DistrictA+

Hilton’s public schools are run by Hilton Central School District, which also serves Greece, Hamlin and Parma. 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.

Hilton Central School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 5 schools · 4,123 students, down 2% since 2020–21 · 11.2 per teacher (NY 11.2)
$22,140NY $34,607 · FY2024
B+
Test scores · 2021–22

Close to the state in reading

Reading48%
State average 48.9% · 1548 students tested
Math57%
State average 46.5% · 1771 students tested

Hilton vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
HiltonB+Hilton Central

Every school in Hilton

5 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 Hiltonin other towns
Village Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–6
C
972 students12:1Rate it →
Northwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–6
B−
719 students11:1Rate it →
Quest Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–6
B−
459 students11:1Rate it →
Merton Williams Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
C
615 students10:1Rate it →
Hilton High School
High · Grades 9–12
A+
1,358 students12:1Rate it →

Questions about Hilton’s schools

Are Hilton’s schools good?

By New York’s own tests, yes: the public schools Hilton children attend outscore 72% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #178 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 88%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Hilton in?

Hilton Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 4,123 students in 5 schools (2024–25).

Where do Hilton kids go to high school?

Hilton High School, with 1,358 students; its own test results earn an A+.

What is Hilton’s graduation rate?

96% of the class of 2023 in Hilton Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.

How much does Hilton spend per student?

$22,140 in Hilton Central 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.