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Sullivan County Schools & Education

Sullivan County, New York

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

55/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

79.3%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

79.3%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 85.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,781

National avg $13,239

State avg $14,719

School Score

55/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 63/100

State Score Position

#54

of 62 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Sullivan County

Measured School Summary

Sullivan County has midrange measured school signals (score: 55/100) with a graduation rate of 79.3%, which warrants review in official state and district records.

Funding Context

Sullivan County invests $18,781 per student annually, reflecting robust funding that typically supports smaller class sizes, competitive teacher salaries, and enriched programming.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 13% below the New York average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 6.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 28% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Sullivan 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

20 public schools and 9 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

55/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #54 of 62 New York counties with school score data.

Completion

79.3%

6.0 pts below the state average

Funding context

$18,781

$4,062 above the state average

School coverage

20

9 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

Sullivan County has 20 public schools across 9 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.

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Parent decision brief

What Sullivan 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

Sullivan 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

#54

of 62 New York counties with school score data. The county score is 8 points below 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.

MONTICELLO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

2,751 students

Elementary 3Middle 1High 1Other 0

5 listed schools in this county slice.

LIBERTY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

1,816 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

FALLSBURG CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary and high visible

1,494 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

SULLIVAN WEST CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary and high visible

1,048 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

MONTICELLO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 5 schools. 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 Sullivan County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Sullivan County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

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 Sullivan 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.

Dedicated Learning in the Catskill Foothills

Sullivan County supports 9,311 students across 20 public schools and nine school districts. The infrastructure includes nine elementary schools and seven high schools, providing a balanced pathway from early childhood through graduation. This smaller system allows for a more personalized approach to public education within the region.

Monticello and Liberty Lead District Enrollment

Monticello Central School District is the largest in the county, serving 2,751 students across five schools. Liberty Central also maintains a significant presence with 1,816 students, followed by Sullivan West with 1,048. All schools in the county are traditional public institutions, as there are currently no charter schools.

Balanced Rural and Town Learning Environments

The county's schools are split evenly between town and rural settings, with 10 campuses in each locale. Monticello High School is the largest facility with 844 students, while the overall average school size remains manageable at 466. This mix offers families the choice between larger town schools and more secluded rural campuses.

School Overview

Total Schools

20

in Sullivan County

Reported Enrollment

9,311

20 schools reporting

School Districts

9

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary9
Middle2
High7
Other2

9 School Districts in Sullivan County

MONTICELLO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

5 schools
2,751 students

LIBERTY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

3 schools
1,816 students

FALLSBURG CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools
1,494 students

SULLIVAN WEST CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools
1,048 students

TRI-VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools
897 students

ELDRED CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools
472 students

LIVINGSTON MANOR CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools
406 students

ROSCOE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

1 school
224 students

SULLIVAN BOCES

1 school
203 students

20 Public Schools in Sullivan 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 data

Level

Showing 20 of 20 matching schools

MONTICELLO HIGH SCHOOL

MONTICELLO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

MONTICELLO, 12701 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High844 students

BENJAMIN COSOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

FALLSBURG CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

FALLSBURG, 12733 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary810 students

LIBERTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LIBERTY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

LIBERTY, 12754 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–4Primary691 students

FALLSBURG JUNIOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

FALLSBURG CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

FALLSBURG, 12733 / Town: Distant

Record7–12High684 students

LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL

LIBERTY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

LIBERTY, 12754 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High596 students

ROBERT J KAISER MIDDLE SCHOOL

MONTICELLO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

MONTICELLO, 12701 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle595 students

GEORGE L COOKE SCHOOL

MONTICELLO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

MONTICELLO, 12701 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–2Primary592 students

SULLIVAN WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SULLIVAN WEST CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

JEFFERSONVILLE, 12748 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary571 students

LIBERTY MIDDLE SCHOOL

LIBERTY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

LIBERTY, 12754 / Town: Distant

Record5–8Middle529 students

KENNETH L RUTHERFORD SCHOOL

MONTICELLO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

MONTICELLO, 12701 / Town: Distant

Record3–5Primary492 students

SULLIVAN WEST HIGH SCHOOL AT LAKE HUNTINGTON

SULLIVAN WEST CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

LAKE HUNTINGTON, 12752 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High477 students

TRI-VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

TRI-VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

GRAHAMSVILLE, 12740 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary462 students

TRI-VALLEY SECONDARY SCHOOL

TRI-VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

GRAHAMSVILLE, 12740 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High435 students

GEORGE ROSS MACKENZIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ELDRED CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

GLEN SPEY, 12737 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary242 students

ELDRED JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

ELDRED CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

ELDRED, 12732 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High230 students

EMMA C CHASE SCHOOL

MONTICELLO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

WURTSBORO, 12790 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary228 students

LIVINGSTON MANOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LIVINGSTON MANOR CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

LIVINGSTON MANOR, 12758 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary227 students

ROSCOE CENTRAL SCHOOL

ROSCOE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

ROSCOE, 12776 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–12Other224 students

SULLIVAN BOCES

SULLIVAN BOCES

LIBERTY, 12754 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–12Special Education203 students

LIVINGSTON MANOR HIGH SCHOOL

LIVINGSTON MANOR CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

LIVINGSTON MANOR, 12758 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High179 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$18,781

State avg $14,719

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which New York counties have the highest graduation rates?
Putnam County (93.4%), Genesee County (92.5%), and Schuyler County (91.8%) currently lead New York among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in New York?
Across New York counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $14,719. The highest current county values are Hamilton County ($26,327), New York County ($21,940), and Putnam County ($19,993). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Sullivan County?
Sullivan County has a school score of 55/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Sullivan County?
The high school graduation rate in Sullivan County is 79.3%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Sullivan County spend per student?
Sullivan County spends $18,781 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Sullivan County, New York — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Sullivan County, New York?

Sullivan County supports 9,311 students across 20 public schools and nine school districts. The infrastructure includes nine elementary schools and seven high schools, providing a balanced pathway from early childhood through graduation. This smaller system allows for a more personalized approach to public education within the region.

What are the major school districts in Sullivan County, New York?

Monticello Central School District is the largest in the county, serving 2,751 students across five schools. Liberty Central also maintains a significant presence with 1,816 students, followed by Sullivan West with 1,048. All schools in the county are traditional public institutions, as there are currently no charter schools.

What is the school experience like in Sullivan County?

The county's schools are split evenly between town and rural settings, with 10 campuses in each locale. Monticello High School is the largest facility with 844 students, while the overall average school size remains manageable at 466. This mix offers families the choice between larger town schools and more secluded rural campuses.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.

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