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Warren County Schools & Education

School Score

57/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

82.6%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

82.6%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 85.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,511

National avg $13,239

State avg $14,719

School Score

57/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 63/100

State Score Position

#48

of 62 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Warren County

Measured School Summary

Warren County has midrange measured school signals (score: 57/100) with a graduation rate of 82.6%, which warrants review in official state and district records.

Funding Context

With $14,511 per pupil, Warren County has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 9% below the New York average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Warren 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

19 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

57/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #48 of 62 New York counties with school score data.

Completion

82.6%

2.7 pts below the state average

Funding context

$14,511

$208 below the state average

School coverage

19

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

Warren County has 19 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.

Parent decision brief

What Warren 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

Warren 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

#48

of 62 New York counties with school score data. The county score is 6 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.

QUEENSBURY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

3,007 students

Elementary 1Middle 2High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

GLENS FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

1,950 students

Elementary 3Middle 1High 1Other 0

5 listed schools in this county slice.

WARRENSBURG CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary and high visible

663 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

HADLEY-LUZERNE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary and high visible

644 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

GLENS FALLS 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 Warren County?

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

A Solid Network of Local Schools

Warren County maintains a diverse educational infrastructure with 19 public schools serving 7,966 students across nine districts. The landscape includes eight elementary, three middle, and five high schools, ensuring localized access to education from the city to the countryside. This network provides a stable foundation for the county's youth and families.

Large Districts Lead the Way

Queensbury Union Free School District serves as the county's largest provider with 3,007 students across four schools, followed by Glens Falls City School District with 1,950 students. There are currently no charter schools in the county, meaning education is managed entirely through traditional local districts. These two major systems account for over half of the county's total enrollment.

A Mix of Urban and Rural Learning

Students attend a variety of settings, ranging from six city-based schools to six rural locations. Queensbury Senior High is the county's largest facility with 980 students, while the average school size remains manageable at 419 students. This diversity allows families to choose between larger suburban-style campuses and smaller, intimate rural environments.

School Overview

Total Schools

19

in Warren County

Reported Enrollment

7,966

19 schools reporting

School Districts

9

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary8
Middle3
High5
Other3

9 School Districts in Warren County

QUEENSBURY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

4 schools
3,007 students

GLENS FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

5 schools
1,950 students

WARRENSBURG CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools
663 students

HADLEY-LUZERNE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools
644 students

LAKE GEORGE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools
630 students

NORTH WARREN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

1 school
465 students

JOHNSBURG CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

1 school
278 students

BOLTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

1 school
174 students

GLENS FALLS COMMON SCHOOL DISTRICT

1 school
155 students

19 Public Schools in Warren County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

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

Level

Showing 19 of 19 matching schools

QUEENSBURY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

QUEENSBURY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

QUEENSBURY, 12804 / Suburb: Small

Profile9–12High980 students

QUEENSBURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

QUEENSBURY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

QUEENSBURY, 12804 / Suburb: Small

RecordKG–4Primary880 students

QUEENSBURY MIDDLE SCHOOL

QUEENSBURY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

QUEENSBURY, 12804 / Suburb: Small

Record4–8Middle704 students

GLENS FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

GLENS FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

GLENS FALLS, 12801 / City: Small

Record9–12High601 students

GLENS FALLS MIDDLE SCHOOL

GLENS FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

GLENS FALLS, 12801 / City: Small

Record5–8Middle588 students

NORTH WARREN CENTRAL SCHOOL

NORTH WARREN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

CHESTERTOWN, 12817 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–12Other465 students

WILLIAM H BARTON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

QUEENSBURY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

QUEENSBURY, 12804 / Suburb: Small

Record4–6Middle443 students

WARRENSBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WARRENSBURG CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

WARRENSBURG, 12885 / Town: Fringe

RecordPK–6Primary361 students

STUART M TOWNSEND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HADLEY-LUZERNE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

LAKE LUZERNE, 12846 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–6Primary340 students

LAKE GEORGE JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

LAKE GEORGE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

LAKE GEORGE, 12845 / Suburb: Small

Record7–12High330 students

HADLEY-LUZERNE JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

HADLEY-LUZERNE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

LAKE LUZERNE, 12846 / Town: Fringe

Record7–12High304 students

WARRENSBURG JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

WARRENSBURG CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

WARRENSBURG, 12885 / Rural: Fringe

Record7–12High302 students

LAKE GEORGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LAKE GEORGE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

LAKE GEORGE, 12845 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–6Primary300 students

KENSINGTON ROAD SCHOOL

GLENS FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

GLENS FALLS, 12801 / City: Small

RecordPK–4Primary280 students

JOHNSBURG CENTRAL SCHOOL

JOHNSBURG CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

NORTH CREEK, 12853 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–12Other278 students

JACKSON HEIGHTS SCHOOL

GLENS FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

GLENS FALLS, 12801 / City: Small

RecordPK–4Primary251 students

BIG CROSS STREET SCHOOL

GLENS FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

GLENS FALLS, 12801 / City: Small

RecordPK–4Primary230 students

BOLTON CENTRAL SCHOOL

BOLTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOLTON LANDING, 12814 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–12Other174 students

ABRAHAM WING SCHOOL

GLENS FALLS COMMON SCHOOL DISTRICT

GLENS FALLS, 12801 / City: Small

RecordKG–6Primary155 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$14,511

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 Warren County?
Warren County has a school score of 57/100, 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 Warren County?
The high school graduation rate in Warren County is 82.6%, 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 Warren County spend per student?
Warren County spends $14,511 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 Warren County, New York — FAQ

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

Warren County maintains a diverse educational infrastructure with 19 public schools serving 7,966 students across nine districts. The landscape includes eight elementary, three middle, and five high schools, ensuring localized access to education from the city to the countryside. This network provides a stable foundation for the county's youth and families.

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

Queensbury Union Free School District serves as the county's largest provider with 3,007 students across four schools, followed by Glens Falls City School District with 1,950 students. There are currently no charter schools in the county, meaning education is managed entirely through traditional local districts. These two major systems account for over half of the county's total enrollment.

What is the school experience like in Warren County?

Students attend a variety of settings, ranging from six city-based schools to six rural locations. Queensbury Senior High is the county's largest facility with 980 students, while the average school size remains manageable at 419 students. This diversity allows families to choose between larger suburban-style campuses and smaller, intimate rural environments.

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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.