📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NY State tests 2023–24), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
11 Rated Districts in the Watertown-Fort Drum, NY Metro Area
NY State tests 2023–24 · percentile among New York districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | La Fargeville Central School District | La Fargeville | 9/10 Excellent | 87th |
| #2 | Thousand Islands Central School District | Clayton | 9/10 Excellent | 80th |
| #3 | Sackets Harbor Central School District | Sackets Harbor | 7/10 Good | 67th |
| #4 | Lyme Central School District | Chaumont | 7/10 Good | 66th |
| #5 | Alexandria Central School District | Alexandria Bay | 7/10 Good | 63rd |
| #6 | General Brown Central School District | Dexter | 6/10 Average | 57th |
| #7 | Indian River Central School District | Philadelphia | 5/10 Average | 47th |
| #8 | Belleville Henderson Central School District | Adams | 5/10 Average | 43rd |
| #9 | Carthage Central School District | Carthage | 4/10 Below Average | 32nd |
| #10 | South Jefferson Central School District | Adams | 4/10 Below Average | 30th |
| #11 | Watertown City School District | Watertown | 2/10 Poor | 10th |
Best School Districts in the Watertown-Fort Drum, NY Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from NY State tests 2023–24 (New York) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Watertown-Fort Drum, NY metro area? ▼
Among the 11 rated districts in the Watertown-Fort Drum, NY metro area, the highest-rated is La Fargeville Central School District (La Fargeville), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 87th percentile of New York districts on NY State tests 2023–24 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.