Can I use Fulton County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Fulton County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Fulton County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Fulton County?

Start with the 16 listed public schools and 7 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Fulton County Schools & Education

Name: Fulton County, New York Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Fulton County, New York

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

School Score

53/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

79.1%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

79.1%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 85.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,631

National avg $13,239

State avg $14,719

School Score

53/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 63/100

State Score Position

#57

of 62 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Fulton County

Measured School Summary

Fulton County has midrange measured school signals (score: 53/100) with a graduation rate of 79.1%, which warrants review in official state and district records.

Funding Context

With $13,631 per pupil, Fulton County has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 15% below the New York average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 6.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Fulton 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

16 public schools and 7 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

53/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #57 of 62 New York counties with school score data.

Completion

79.1%

6.2 pts below the state average

Funding context

$13,631

$1,088 below the state average

School coverage

7 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

Fulton County has 16 public schools across 7 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 Fulton 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

Fulton 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

#57

of 62 New York counties with school score data. The county score is 10 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.

GLOVERSVILLE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

2,422 students

Elementary 3Middle 1High 1Other 0

5 listed schools in this county slice.

BROADALBIN-PERTH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary and high visible

1,693 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

JOHNSTOWN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary and high visible

1,468 students

Elementary 2Middle 0High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

MAYFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary and high visible

830 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

GLOVERSVILLE CITY 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 Fulton County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Fulton 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 Fulton 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.

Fulton's Educational Hub Serves 7,300 Students

Fulton County maintains 16 public schools, including nine elementary schools and five high schools, across seven districts. This infrastructure supports a total enrollment of 7,352 students in a mix of town and rural environments.

Graduation Rates and Spending Efficiency

The county reports a 79.1% graduation rate, which trails both the state average and the 87% national benchmark. Per-pupil expenditure sits at $13,631, slightly above the national average but lower than the New York state average of $14,719.

Gloversville City and Broadalbin-Perth Districts

Gloversville City School District is the largest in the county, serving 2,422 students across five schools. There are no charter schools in the county, meaning all 7,352 students attend traditional public institutions.

A Focus on Mid-Sized Town Schools

With an average school size of 460 students, Fulton County schools offer a classic town-center feel. Broadalbin-Perth Elementary is the largest single facility with 897 students, representing the county's primary suburban-style hub.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Fulton County

Reported Enrollment

7,352

16 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary9

Middle1

High5

Other1

7 School Districts in Fulton County

GLOVERSVILLE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

5 schools

2,422 students

BROADALBIN-PERTH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools

1,693 students

JOHNSTOWN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

3 schools

1,468 students

MAYFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools

830 students

OPPENHEIM-EPHRATAH-ST. JOHNSVILLE CSD

2 schools

752 students

NORTHVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools

431 students

WHEELERVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

1 school

117 students

16 Public Schools in Fulton 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

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Public schools in Fulton County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
BROADALBIN-PERTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	BROADALBIN-PERTH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	AMSTERDAM, 12010Rural: Distant	PK–6	Primary	897
BROADALBIN-PERTH JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL	Record	BROADALBIN-PERTH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	BROADALBIN, 12025Rural: Distant	7–12	High	796
GLOVERSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL	Record	GLOVERSVILLE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	GLOVERSVILLE, 12078Town: Distant	9–12	High	697
JOHNSTOWN JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL	Record	JOHNSTOWN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	JOHNSTOWN, 12095Town: Distant	6–12	High	675
BOULEVARD SCHOOL	Record	GLOVERSVILLE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	GLOVERSVILLE, 12078Town: Distant	3–5	Primary	568
GLOVERSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	GLOVERSVILLE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	GLOVERSVILLE, 12078Town: Distant	6–8	Middle	548
WARREN STREET SCHOOL	Record	JOHNSTOWN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	JOHNSTOWN, 12095Town: Distant	3–6	Primary	434
MAYFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	MAYFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	MAYFIELD, 12117Town: Distant	PK–6	Primary	430
MAYFIELD JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL	Record	MAYFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	MAYFIELD, 12117Town: Distant	7–12	High	400
OPPENHEIM-EPHRATAH-ST JOHNSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	OPPENHEIM-EPHRATAH-ST. JOHNSVILLE CSD	ST JOHNSVILLE, 13452Rural: Distant	PK–10	Other	391
PLEASANT AVENUE SCHOOL	Record	JOHNSTOWN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	JOHNSTOWN, 12095Town: Distant	PK–4	Primary	359
KINGSBOROUGH SCHOOL	Record	GLOVERSVILLE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	GLOVERSVILLE, 12078Town: Distant	PK–2	Primary	332
PARK TERRACE SCHOOL	Record	GLOVERSVILLE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	GLOVERSVILLE, 12078Town: Distant	PK–2	Primary	277
NORTHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL	Record	NORTHVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	NORTHVILLE, 12134Rural: Distant	6–12	High	256
NORTHVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	NORTHVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	NORTHVILLE, 12134Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	175
WHEELERVILLE SCHOOL	Record	WHEELERVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT	CAROGA LAKE, 12032Rural: Distant	PK–8	Primary	117

BROADALBIN-PERTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BROADALBIN-PERTH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

AMSTERDAM, 12010 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary897 students

BROADALBIN-PERTH JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

BROADALBIN-PERTH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

BROADALBIN, 12025 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High796 students

GLOVERSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

GLOVERSVILLE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

GLOVERSVILLE, 12078 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High697 students

JOHNSTOWN JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

JOHNSTOWN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOHNSTOWN, 12095 / Town: Distant

Record6–12High675 students

BOULEVARD SCHOOL

GLOVERSVILLE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

GLOVERSVILLE, 12078 / Town: Distant

Record3–5Primary568 students

GLOVERSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL

GLOVERSVILLE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

GLOVERSVILLE, 12078 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle548 students

WARREN STREET SCHOOL

JOHNSTOWN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOHNSTOWN, 12095 / Town: Distant

Record3–6Primary434 students

MAYFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MAYFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

MAYFIELD, 12117 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary430 students

MAYFIELD JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL

MAYFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

MAYFIELD, 12117 / Town: Distant

Record7–12High400 students

OPPENHEIM-EPHRATAH-ST JOHNSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

OPPENHEIM-EPHRATAH-ST. JOHNSVILLE CSD

ST JOHNSVILLE, 13452 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–10Other391 students

PLEASANT AVENUE SCHOOL

JOHNSTOWN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOHNSTOWN, 12095 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–4Primary359 students

KINGSBOROUGH SCHOOL

GLOVERSVILLE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

GLOVERSVILLE, 12078 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–2Primary332 students

PARK TERRACE SCHOOL

GLOVERSVILLE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

GLOVERSVILLE, 12078 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–2Primary277 students

NORTHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

NORTHVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

NORTHVILLE, 12134 / Rural: Distant

Record6–12High256 students

NORTHVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

NORTHVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

NORTHVILLE, 12134 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary175 students

WHEELERVILLE SCHOOL

WHEELERVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

CAROGA LAKE, 12032 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary117 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$13,631

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 Fulton County?

Fulton County has a school score of 53/100, 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 Fulton County?

The high school graduation rate in Fulton County is 79.1%, 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 Fulton County spend per student?

Fulton County spends $13,631 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.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed 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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