Sherburne’s public schools score below 65% of New York districts on tests and graduation
32% of students in Sherburne’s public schools are proficient in math, below the New York average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving Sherburne, 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 80% 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.
Sherburne’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 251 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Sherburne’s, its schools beat 49%, higher than their 35% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 34% of tested students were proficient in reading and 32% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 80% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across New York (the state reports Sherburne’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $28,685 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 6 the district’s path is Sherburne-Earlville Middle School, then Sherburne-Earlville Senior 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 Sherburne’s grade
C+: better than 35% of New York school districts. 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 Sherburne, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Sherburne
Sherburne-Earlville Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 589 students · 10:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Sherburne
Sherburne-Earlville Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 589 students · 10:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Sherburne
Sherburne-Earlville Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 589 students · 10:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Sherburne
Sherburne-Earlville Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 589 students · 10:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Sherburne
Sherburne-Earlville Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 589 students · 10:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Sherburne
Sherburne-Earlville Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 589 students · 10:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Sherburne
Sherburne-Earlville Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 589 students · 10:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Sherburne
Sherburne-Earlville Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 302 students · 11:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Sherburne
Sherburne-Earlville Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 302 students · 11:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Sherburne
Sherburne-Earlville Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 302 students · 11:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Sherburne
Sherburne-Earlville Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 382 students · 11:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Sherburne
Sherburne-Earlville Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 382 students · 11:1 students per teacher
Sherburne’s public schools are run by Sherburne-Earlville Central School District, which also serves Columbus, Earlville, Hamilton and Lebanon and others. 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
Sherburne vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Sherburne’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Sherburne | C+ | Sherburne-Earlville Central |
Every school in Sherburne
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 Sherburne’s schools
Are Sherburne’s schools good?
On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Sherburne children attend score below 65% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 49%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Sherburne in?
Sherburne-Earlville Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,273 students in 3 schools (2024–25).
Where do Sherburne kids go to high school?
Sherburne-Earlville Senior High School, with 382 students; its own test results earn an A.
What is Sherburne’s graduation rate?
90–94% of the class of 2023 in Sherburne-Earlville Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does Sherburne spend per student?
$28,685 in Sherburne-Earlville Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Sherburne 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.