For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 965 students in Wilson Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
51±¬ÁÏs in Wilson Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,813 Schools
# Students
965 Students
2,506,610 Students
# Teachers
100 Teachers
217,085 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wilson Central School District, which is ranked #567 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#503 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.72
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
6%
30%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
88%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,397 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,333. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,423 is less than the state median of $32,210. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,397
$31,333
Spending / Student
$27,423
$32,210
Best Wilson Central School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
430 Young St
Wilson, NY 14172
(716) 751-9341
Wilson, NY 14172
(716) 751-9341
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Wilson Middle/high School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
374-80 Lake St
Wilson, NY 14172
(716) 751-9341
Wilson, NY 14172
(716) 751-9341
Gr: 6-12 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wilson Central School District?
Wilson Central School District manages 2 public schools serving 965 students.
What is the rank of Wilson Central School District?
Wilson Central School District is ranked #567 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilson Central School District?
88% of Wilson Central School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wilson Central School District?
Wilson Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Wilson Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,423 is less than the state median of $32,210. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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