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Schools in Kingsbury · Hudson Falls Central School District

Kingsbury’s public schools score below 89% of New York districts on tests and graduation

In Kingsbury, 35% of tested students read at a proficient level, below the New York average (49%). The grade covers the public school district serving Kingsbury, 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.

#703of 755 New York townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 84% 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
35%
▼ 14 pts vs NY 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
35%
▼ 12 pts vs NY 46%
2021–22
Graduate on time
70–74%
▼ 13–17 pts vs NY 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$22.8K
▼ 34% vs NY $34.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
11.5
NY 11.2
Schools in town
7
2,103 students on the public path
In brief

Kingsbury’s schools, in brief

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 35% of tested students were proficient in reading and 35% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 84% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

70–74% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across New York (the state reports Kingsbury’s rate as a range). Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $22,790 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Two elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Hudson Falls Middle School, then Hudson Falls High School. Enrollment is down 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Kingsbury SDA School (private) is in town. Every school ↓

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 Kingsbury’s grade

C− Test scoresD− Graduation

D: better than 11% of New York school districts, #703 of 755 New York towns. Both inputs trail the New York average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.

New York school districts we grade (1,013)Better than 11%
Lower resultsHigher results
New York towns with similar household incomes (1148)Better than 7%
Towns in Washington County (16)Better than 12%
DC−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 941 test results and a graduating class of 187 could put Kingsbury anywhere from D to C−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 84% of Kingsbury’s students in the tested grades sat them (985 in math, 897 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
PK–32 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressC
6–8Hudson Falls Middle SchoolHudson Falls Central School DistrictC−
9–12Hudson Falls High SchoolHudson Falls Central School DistrictA−

Kingsbury’s public schools are run by Hudson Falls Central School District, which also serves Fort Edward and Hudson Falls. Parts of Kingsbury (9% and 5% of its land) are served by Hartford Central and Fort Ann 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.

Hudson Falls Central School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 5 schools · 2,103 students, down 6% since 2020–21 · 11.5 per teacher (NY 11.2)
$22,790NY $34,607 · FY2024
D
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading35%
State average 48.9% · 897 students tested
Math35%
State average 46.5% · 985 students tested

Kingsbury vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
KingsburyDHudson Falls Central
QueensburyB+Queensbury Union Free PK–12 · Lake George Central PK–12
Hudson FallsDHudson Falls Central
Fort AnnBFort Ann Central
HartfordC+Hartford Central
MoreauB−South Glens Falls Central
Fort EdwardC−Hudson Falls Central PK–12 · Argyle Central PK–12
ArgyleB−Argyle Central

2 of the 7 neighbors share Hudson Falls Central with Kingsbury, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Kingsbury

7 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).

District schools in Kingsburyby address
Margaret Murphy Kindergarten Center
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · Hudson Falls
234 students14:1Rate it →
Hudson Falls Primary School
Elementary · Grades K–3 · Hudson Falls
C
434 students12:1Rate it →
Hudson Falls Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 4–5 · Hudson Falls
C−
311 students14:1Rate it →
Hudson Falls Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Hudson Falls
C−
472 students10:1Rate it →
Hudson Falls High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Hudson Falls
A−
652 students12:1Rate it →
Other public schools in Kingsburyrun by other districts or the state
Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex Boces
Grades K–12 · Hudson Falls
Special Education
265 students2:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Kingsbury SDA School
Elementary · Grades 3–8 · Hudson Falls
Private · Religious
7 students7:1Rate it →

Questions about Kingsbury’s schools

Are Kingsbury’s schools good?

On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Kingsbury children attend score below 89% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a D Schools grade, #703 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 7%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Kingsbury in?

Hudson Falls Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,103 students in 5 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Kingsbury are served by Hartford Central and Fort Ann Central.

Where do Kingsbury kids go to high school?

Hudson Falls High School in Hudson Falls, with 652 students; its own test results earn an A−.

What is Kingsbury’s graduation rate?

70–74% of the class of 2023 in Hudson Falls Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.

How much does Kingsbury spend per student?

$22,790 in Hudson Falls Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Kingsbury?

Yes: Kingsbury SDA School (religious, grades 3–8, 7 students).

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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.