Top Rankings
Rome City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,196 students in Rome City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Rome City School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
9 Schools
4,810 Schools
# Students
5,196 Students
2,503,634 Students
# Teachers
424 Teachers
218,347 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Rome City School District, which is ranked #946 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 74% has decreased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#960 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
78%
Graduation Rate
74%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
10%
% Hispanic
11%
31%
% Black
7%
15%
% White
74%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,940 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,371. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,578 is less than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$124 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$117 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,940
$31,371
Spending / Student
$22,578
$32,248
Best Rome City School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rome Free Academy
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
95 Dart Circle
Rome, NY 13441
(315) 334-7203
Rome, NY 13441
(315) 334-7203
Gr: 9-12 | 1,512 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Ridge Mills Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7841 Rome-wstrnvll Rd
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-1281
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-1281
Gr: K-6 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Stokes Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9095 Turin Rd
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-1221
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-1221
Gr: K-6 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
John E Joy Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8194 Bielby Rd
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-1261
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-1261
Gr: K-6 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Lyndon H Strough Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 Laurel St
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 338-5201
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 338-5201
Gr: 7-8 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Louis V Denti Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Ruby St
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 338-5371
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 338-5371
Gr: K-6 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
Gansevoort Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
758 W Liberty St
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-5181
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-5181
Gr: K-6 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #88.
Bellamy Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7118 Brennan Ave
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 338-5261
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 338-5261
Gr: K-6 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
409 Bell Rd
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-1250
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-1250
Gr: PK | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rome City School District?
Rome City School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,196 students.
What is the rank of Rome City School District?
Rome City School District is ranked #946 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rome City School District?
74% of Rome City School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rome City School District?
Rome City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Rome City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,578 is less than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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