Vernon Methodist Church · Photo: Agreen54 · CC BY-SA 4.0Vernon’s public schools outscore 62% of New York districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Vernon, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Reading proficiency in Vernon’s districts is 41%, below the New York average (49%). 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.
Vernon’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 1174 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Vernon’s, its schools beat 79%, higher than their 62% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 41% of tested students were proficient in reading and 45% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 90% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across New York (the state reports Vernon’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $23,635 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 7 the district’s path is Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Middle School, then Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Senior High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Holy Cross Academy (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.
What’s behind Vernon’s grade
B: better than 62% of New York school districts, #269 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 Vernon, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Vernon · depends on your address
E A McAllister Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 287 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Sherrill
W A Wettel Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 262 students · 12:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Vernon · depends on your address
E A McAllister Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 287 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Sherrill
W A Wettel Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 262 students · 12:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Vernon · depends on your address
E A McAllister Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 287 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Sherrill
W A Wettel Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 262 students · 12:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Vernon · depends on your address
E A McAllister Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 287 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Sherrill
W A Wettel Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 262 students · 12:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Vernon · depends on your address
E A McAllister Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 287 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Sherrill
W A Wettel Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 262 students · 12:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Vernon · depends on your address
E A McAllister Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 287 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Sherrill
W A Wettel Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 262 students · 12:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Vernon · depends on your address
E A McAllister Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 287 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Sherrill
W A Wettel Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 262 students · 12:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Vernon · depends on your address
E A McAllister Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 287 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Sherrill
W A Wettel Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 262 students · 12:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Vernon
Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 276 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Verona
8th grade in Vernon
Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 276 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Verona
9th grade in Vernon
Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 584 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Verona
10th grade in Vernon
Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 584 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Verona
Vernon’s public schools are run by Sherrill City School District, which also serves Sherrill, Vernon and Verona. Parts of Vernon (7% and 3% of its land) are served by Oneida City and Stockbridge Valley 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.
Well below the state in reading
Vernon vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Vernon’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Vernon | B | Sherrill City |
| Oneida | C | Oneida City |
| Sherrill | B | Sherrill City |
| Oneida Castle | — | Oneida City |
| Verona | B | Sherrill City |
| Westmoreland | A− | Westmoreland Central |
| Stockbridge | C | Stockbridge Valley Central |
| Augusta | C | Madison Central PK–12 · Waterville Central PK–12 |
| Kirkland | A− | Clinton Central |
2 of the 8 neighbors share Sherrill City with Vernon, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Vernon
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 Vernon’s schools
Are Vernon’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of New York: the public schools Vernon children attend outscore 62% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #269 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 79%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Vernon in?
Sherrill City School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,823 students in 5 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Vernon are served by Oneida City and Stockbridge Valley Central.
Where do Vernon kids go to high school?
Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Senior High School in Verona, with 584 students; its own test results earn a B+.
What is Vernon’s graduation rate?
95–100% of the class of 2023 in Sherrill City School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does Vernon spend per student?
$23,635 in Sherrill City School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Vernon?
Yes: Holy Cross Academy (Catholic, grades 7–12, 55 students).
Parents talk
What Vernon families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Vernon → They have their own page.
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.