Hamilton County Schools & Education
Hamilton County, New York
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
63/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
85.2%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
85.2%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 85.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,327
National avg $13,239
State avg $14,719
School Score
63/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 63/100
State Score Position
#34
of 62 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Hamilton County
Measured School Summary
Hamilton County performs at an average level with a school score of 63/100 and a solid graduation rate of 85.2%.
Funding Context
Hamilton County invests $26,327 per student annually, reflecting robust funding that typically supports smaller class sizes, competitive teacher salaries, and enriched programming.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 0% below the New York average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 79% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Hamilton County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
4 public schools and 4 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
63/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #34 of 62 New York counties with school score data.
Completion
85.2%
0.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$26,327
$11,608 above the state average
School coverage
4
4 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Hamilton County has 4 public schools across 4 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Hamilton County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Mixed school landscape
Hamilton County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#34
of 62 New York counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
WELLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Other grade structure
133 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
INDIAN LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Other grade structure
126 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
LAKE PLEASANT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary school only in this slice
73 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
LONG LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Other grade structure
59 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
INDIAN LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 1 school. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Hamilton County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Hamilton County district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Hamilton County, New York
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Ultra-Small Schools in the Heart of the Adirondacks
Hamilton County operates one of the most unique systems in New York, with only four schools serving 391 total students. Each of the four school districts manages just a single facility, emphasizing a deeply localized approach.
Single-School Districts in Every Town
Indian Lake Central is the largest district, yet it only serves 126 students in a single PK-12 building. There are no charter schools, as the tiny student population is fully served by the four historic central districts.
A Purely Rural Educational Experience
All schools in Hamilton County are classified as rural, with an average size of only 98 students. The Wells School is the largest campus with 133 students, offering a level of individual attention rarely found in public education.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Hamilton County
Reported Enrollment
391
4 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Hamilton County
WELLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
INDIAN LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
LAKE PLEASANT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
LONG LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
4 Public Schools in Hamilton County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WELLS SCHOOL | Record | WELLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT | WELLS, 12190Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 133 |
| INDIAN LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL | Record | INDIAN LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT | INDIAN LAKE, 12842Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 126 |
| LAKE PLEASANT SCHOOL | Record | LAKE PLEASANT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT | SPECULATOR, 12164Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 73 |
| LONG LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL | Record | LONG LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT | LONG LAKE, 12847Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 59 |
INDIAN LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL
INDIAN LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
INDIAN LAKE, 12842 / Rural: Remote
LAKE PLEASANT SCHOOL
LAKE PLEASANT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
SPECULATOR, 12164 / Rural: Remote
LONG LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL
LONG LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
LONG LAKE, 12847 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$26,327
State avg $14,719
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Schools in Hamilton County, New York — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Hamilton County, New York?
Hamilton County operates one of the most unique systems in New York, with only four schools serving 391 total students. Each of the four school districts manages just a single facility, emphasizing a deeply localized approach.
What are the major school districts in Hamilton County, New York?
Indian Lake Central is the largest district, yet it only serves 126 students in a single PK-12 building. There are no charter schools, as the tiny student population is fully served by the four historic central districts.
What is the school experience like in Hamilton County?
All schools in Hamilton County are classified as rural, with an average size of only 98 students. The Wells School is the largest campus with 133 students, offering a level of individual attention rarely found in public education.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.