For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 666 students in Moriah Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Moriah Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,810 Schools
# Students
666 Students
2,503,634 Students
# Teachers
69 Teachers
218,347 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Moriah Central School District, which is ranked #796 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 85% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#800 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
n/a
31%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
98%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,995 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,371. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,808 is less than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,995
$31,371
Spending / Student
$25,808
$32,248
Best Moriah Central School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Moriah Junior-senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
39 Viking Ln
Port Henry, NY 12974
(518) 546-3301
Port Henry, NY 12974
(518) 546-3301
Gr: 7-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Moriah Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
39 Viking Ln
Port Henry, NY 12974
(518) 546-3301
Port Henry, NY 12974
(518) 546-3301
Gr: PK-6 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Moriah Central School District?
Moriah Central School District manages 2 public schools serving 666 students.
What is the rank of Moriah Central School District?
Moriah Central School District is ranked #796 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 Moriah Central School District?
98% of Moriah Central School District students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Moriah Central School District?
Moriah 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 Moriah Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,808 is less than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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