Rutland’s public schools score below 51% of New York districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the two public school districts serving Rutland, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. 40% of students in Rutland’s public schools are proficient in math, below the New York average (46%). 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 90% 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.
Rutland’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 1153 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Rutland’s, its schools beat 63%, higher than their 49% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 46% of tested students were proficient in reading and 40% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 90% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
90% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across New York. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
Copenhagen Central spends $22,898 per student and Carthage Central $21,547, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
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 Rutland’s grade
B−: better than 49% of New York school districts, #396 of 755 New York towns. Graduation is above the New York average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Rutland, with each school’s own grade.
5th grade in Rutland · depends on your address
Carthage Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 925 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Carthage
Copenhagen Central School
Grades PK–12 · 473 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Copenhagen
6th grade in Rutland · depends on your address
Carthage Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 925 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Carthage
Copenhagen Central School
Grades PK–12 · 473 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Copenhagen
7th grade in Rutland · depends on your address
Carthage Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 925 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Carthage
Copenhagen Central School
Grades PK–12 · 473 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Copenhagen
8th grade in Rutland · depends on your address
Carthage Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 925 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Carthage
Copenhagen Central School
Grades PK–12 · 473 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Copenhagen
9th grade in Rutland · depends on your address
Carthage Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 887 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Carthage
Copenhagen Central School
Grades PK–12 · 473 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Copenhagen
10th grade in Rutland · depends on your address
Carthage Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 887 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Carthage
Copenhagen Central School
Grades PK–12 · 473 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Copenhagen
Rutland runs its own schools through grade 12 (Copenhagen Central School District). From grade PK, students attend the Carthage Central School District, shared with Black River, Carthage, Champion, Deferiet, Denmark, West Carthage and Wilna. Its elementary school is in Black River. Parts of Rutland (7% and 5% of its land) are served by South Jefferson Central and Watertown City instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Rutland
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
Rutland vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Rutland’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Rutland | B− | Copenhagen Central PK–12 · Carthage Central PK–12 |
| Le Ray | C+ | Indian River Central |
| Black River | B− | Carthage Central |
| Champion | B− | Carthage Central PK–12 · Copenhagen Central PK–12 |
| Watertown | C− | South Jefferson Central PK–12 · Watertown City K–12 |
| Pinckney | — | Lowville Academy and Central PK–12 · Copenhagen Central PK–12 |
| Rodman | B | South Jefferson Central |
| Denmark | B | Copenhagen Central PK–12 · Lowville Academy and Central PK–12 · Carthage Central PK–12 |
3 of the 7 neighbors share Carthage Central with Rutland for grades PK–12, so their letters differ mainly through the lower grades.
Every school in Rutland
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).
Questions about Rutland’s schools
Are Rutland’s schools good?
On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Rutland children attend score below 51% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #396 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 63%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Rutland in?
Two districts: Copenhagen Central School District runs grades PK–12, and Carthage Central School District runs grades PK–12, shared with Black River, Carthage, Champion, Deferiet, Denmark, West Carthage and Wilna.
What is Rutland’s graduation rate?
90% of the class of 2023 in Carthage Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does Rutland spend per student?
$22,898 in Copenhagen Central School District and $21,547 in Carthage Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Rutland 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.