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Schools in Walworth · Wayne Central School District

Walworth’s public schools outscore 61% of New York districts

56% of students in Walworth’s public schools are proficient in math, above the New York average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving Walworth, 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.

#281of 755 New York townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 91% 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
50%
▲ 1 pts vs NY 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
56%
▲ 10 pts vs NY 46%
2021–22
Graduate on time
85–89%
▼ 2–2 pts vs NY 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$24.5K
▼ 29% vs NY $34.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
11.4
NY 11.2
Schools in town
1
2,031 students on the public path
In brief

Walworth’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 963 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Walworth’s, its schools beat 68%, higher than their 61% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on tests

Reading proficiency is 50% and math 56% in spring 2022, against 49% and 46% statewide; 85–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $24,490 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school

From grade 3 the district’s path is Wayne Central Elementary School, then Wayne Central Middle School, then Wayne 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.

The School Grade

What’s behind Walworth’s grade

B+ Test scoresC Graduation

B: better than 61% of New York school districts, #281 of 755 New York towns. Test scores are above the New York average; graduation is below it.

New York school districts we grade (1,013)Better than 61%
Lower resultsHigher results
New York towns with similar household incomes (963)Better than 68%
Towns in Wayne County (15)Better than 80%
B−B+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 971 test results and a graduating class of 174 could put Walworth anywhere from B− to B+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 91% of Walworth’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,009 in math, 933 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
K–2Wayne Central Primary Schoolin Ontario CenterNo scores
3–4Wayne Central Elementary Schoolin Ontario CenterB+
5–8Wayne Central Middle Schoolin Ontario CenterC+
9–12Wayne Senior High Schoolin Ontario CenterA+

Walworth’s public schools are run by Wayne Central School District, which also serves Ontario. Parts of Walworth (16%, 4%, 4% and 3% of its land) are served by Gananda Central, Penfield Central, Webster Central and Marion 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.

Wayne Central School DistrictGrades K–12 · 4 schools · 2,031 students · 11.4 per teacher (NY 11.2)
$24,490NY $34,607 · FY2024
B
Test scores · 2021–22

Close to the state in reading

Reading50%
State average 48.9% · 933 students tested
Math56%
State average 46.5% · 1009 students tested

Walworth vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
WalworthBWayne Central
MacedonCPalmyra-Macedon Central PK–12 · Gananda Central PK–12
PenfieldA−Webster Central PK–12 · Penfield Central K–12
OntarioBWayne Central
MarionB−Marion Central

Every school in Walworth

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).

Also serving Walworthin other towns
Wayne Central Primary School
Elementary · Grades K–2 · Ontario Center
434 students13:1Rate it →
Wayne Central Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 3–4 · Ontario Center
B+
305 students14:1Rate it →
Wayne Central Middle School
Middle · Grades 5–8 · Ontario Center
C+
628 students11:1Rate it →
Wayne Senior High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Ontario Center
A+
664 students10:1Rate it →
Other public schools in Walworthrun by other districts or the state
Gananda Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
C−
176 students7:1Rate it →

Questions about Walworth’s schools

Are Walworth’s schools good?

They sit near the middle of New York: the public schools Walworth children attend outscore 61% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #281 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 68%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Walworth in?

Wayne Central School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 2,031 students in 4 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Walworth are served by Gananda Central, Penfield Central, Webster Central and Marion Central.

Where do Walworth kids go to high school?

Wayne Senior High School in Ontario Center, with 664 students; its own test results earn an A+.

What is Walworth’s graduation rate?

85–89% of the class of 2023 in Wayne Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.

How much does Walworth spend per student?

$24,490 in Wayne 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.