Top Rankings
Salmon River Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,367 students in Salmon River Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
九游体育s in Salmon River Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
1,367 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
148 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Salmon River Central School District, which is ranked #990 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#995 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
46%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
49%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
78%

Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.72
# American Indian Students
826 Students
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
60%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
10%
# Hispanic Students
36 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
30%
# Black Students
n/a
389,125 Students
% Black Students
n/a
16%
# White Students
407 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
30%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
96 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
55
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
99
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
100
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
102
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
91
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
92
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
100
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
109
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
93
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
117
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
104
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
112
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
83
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
94
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
16
35,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $43,151 is higher than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,076 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$78,541 MM

Spending
$48 MM
$80,737 MM

Revenue / Student
$43,151
$31,307

Spending / Student
$35,076
$32,183

Best Salmon River Central School District 九游体育s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salmon River High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
637 County Rt 1
Fort Covington, NY 12937
(518) 358-6620
Fort Covington, NY 12937
(518) 358-6620
Grades: 9-12
| 398 students
Rank: #22.
Salmon River Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
637 County Rt 1
Fort Covington, NY 12937
(518) 358-6650
Fort Covington, NY 12937
(518) 358-6650
Grades: 6-8
| 323 students
Rank: #33.
Salmon River Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
637 County Rt 1
Fort Covington, NY 12937
(518) 358-6670
Fort Covington, NY 12937
(518) 358-6670
Grades: PK-5
| 301 students
Rank: #44.
Saint Regis Mohawk School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
385 Church St
Hogansburg, NY 13655
(518) 358-2763
Hogansburg, NY 13655
(518) 358-2763
Grades: PK-5
| 345 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Salmon River Central School District?
Salmon River Central School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,367 students.
What is the rank of Salmon River Central School District?
Salmon River Central School District is ranked #990 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Salmon River Central School District?
60% of Salmon River Central School District students are American Indian, 30% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Salmon River Central School District?
Salmon River Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Salmon River Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,076 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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