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Schools in Nissequogue · Smithtown Central School District

Nissequogue’s public schools outscore 88% of New York districts

70% of students in Nissequogue’s public schools are proficient in math, above the New York average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving Nissequogue, 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 61% 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
66%
▲ 17 pts vs NY 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
70%
▲ 24 pts vs NY 46%
2021–22
Graduate on time
97%
▲ 10 pts vs NY 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$34.8K
▲ 1% vs NY $34.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
11.0
NY 11.2
Schools in town
0
7,437 students on the public path
In brief

Nissequogue’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 263 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Nissequogue’s, its schools beat 65%, lower than their 88% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 66% and math 70% in spring 2022, against 49% and 46% statewide; 97% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $34,788 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Seven elementary schools, then three middle and two high schools

Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is down 8% since 2020–21. 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 Nissequogue’s grade

A Test scoresA− Graduation

A: better than 88% 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 88%
Lower resultsHigher results
New York towns with similar household incomes (263)Better than 65%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 2,417 test results and a graduating class of 777 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 61% of Nissequogue’s students in the tested grades sat them (2,699 in math, 2,135 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

7 schools teach K in Nissequogue’s district. Which one depends on your address. Their grades range from B− to A−, so check the specific school.
Accompsett Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Smithtown
B−
523 students12:1Rate it →
Smithtown Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Smithtown
B+
517 students11:1Rate it →
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Smithtown
B
479 students12:1Rate it →
Tackan Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Nesconset
A−
470 students14:1Rate it →
Saint James Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Saint James
B
461 students12:1Rate it →
Dogwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Smithtown
A−
350 students13:1Rate it →
Mills Pond Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–5 · St James
A−
338 students13:1Rate it →
The path, start to finish
K–57 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressB− to A−
6–83 middle schoolsDepends on your addressB− to B
9–122 high schoolsDepends on your addressA

Nissequogue’s public schools are run by Smithtown Central School District, which also serves Head of the Harbor, Smithtown and Village of the Branch. 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.

Smithtown Central School DistrictGrades K–12 · 12 schools · 7,437 students, down 8% since 2020–21 · 11.0 per teacher (NY 11.2)
$34,788NY $34,607 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading66%
State average 48.9% · 2135 students tested
Math70%
State average 46.5% · 2699 students tested

Nissequogue vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
NissequogueASmithtown Central
Head of the HarborAThree Village Central PK–12 · Smithtown Central K–12

Every school in Nissequogue

12 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 Nissequoguein other towns
Accompsett Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Smithtown
B−
523 students12:1Rate it →
Smithtown Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Smithtown
B+
517 students11:1Rate it →
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Smithtown
B
479 students12:1Rate it →
Tackan Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Nesconset
A−
470 students14:1Rate it →
Saint James Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Saint James
B
461 students12:1Rate it →
Dogwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Smithtown
A−
350 students13:1Rate it →
Mills Pond Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–5 · St James
A−
338 students13:1Rate it →
Great Hollow Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Nesconset
B
750 students10:1Rate it →
Accompsett Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Smithtown
B−
522 students10:1Rate it →
Nesaquake Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Saint James
B−
466 students10:1Rate it →
Smithtown High School East
High · Grades 9–12 · Saint James
A
1,403 students11:1Rate it →
Smithtown High School-West
High · Grades 9–12 · Smithtown
A
1,158 students9:1Rate it →

Questions about Nissequogue’s schools

Are Nissequogue’s schools good?

By New York’s own tests, yes: the public schools Nissequogue children attend outscore 88% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 65%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Nissequogue in?

Smithtown Central School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 7,437 students in 12 schools (2024–25).

Where do Nissequogue kids go to high school?

One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Smithtown High School East and Smithtown High School-West.

What is Nissequogue’s graduation rate?

97% of the class of 2023 in Smithtown Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.

How much does Nissequogue spend per student?

$34,788 in Smithtown 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.