Photo: Andre Carrotflower · CC BY-SA 4.0Wilson’s public schools score below 52% of New York districts on tests and graduation
42% of students in Wilson’s public schools are proficient in reading, below the New York average (49%). The grade covers the public school district serving Wilson, 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 74% 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.
Wilson’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 870 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Wilson’s, its schools beat 68%, higher than their 48% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state in math, below in reading
Reading proficiency is 42% and math 48% 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 $26,482 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle school
From grade 6 the district’s path is Wilson Middle/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 Wilson’s grade
B−: better than 48% of New York school districts. Both inputs trail the New York average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Wilson, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Wilson
Wilson Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 483 students · 11:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Wilson
Wilson Middle/High School
Grades 6–12 · 487 students · 8:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Wilson
Wilson Middle/High School
Grades 6–12 · 487 students · 8:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Wilson
Wilson Middle/High School
Grades 6–12 · 487 students · 8:1 students per teacher
Wilson’s public schools are run by Wilson Central School District, which also serves Cambria, Porter and Wilson. 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
Wilson vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Wilson’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson | B− | Wilson Central |
Every school in Wilson
2 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 Wilson’s schools
Are Wilson’s schools good?
On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Wilson children attend score below 52% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 68%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Wilson in?
Wilson Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 970 students in 2 schools (2024–25).
What is Wilson’s graduation rate?
85–89% of the class of 2023 in Wilson Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does Wilson spend per student?
$26,482 in Wilson Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Wilson families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Wilson → 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.