South Jefferson High School
Adams, NY · South Jefferson Central School District · Grades 9-12
220th of 1,137 New York high schools statewide · better than 81%· Stable
South Jefferson High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks South Jefferson High School 220th of 1,137 New York high schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 81% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 80th in 2022 to 81th in 2025.
South Jefferson High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
South Jefferson High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 589 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.9% | 93.5% | ▼ 2.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 0.5% | 2.7% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.3% | 2.4% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Black | 1.0% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near South Jefferson High School
Typical home value $221K in zip 13605 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near South Jefferson High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Watertown Senior High SchoolWatertown City School District · 10.3 mi away467th of 1,137
ELA 82% · Math 46% - 5General Brown Junior-Senior High SchoolGeneral Brown Central School District · 12.9 mi away608th of 1,137
ELA 48% · Math 65% - 9Sandy Creek High SchoolSandy Creek Central School District · 12.9 mi away178th of 1,137
ELA 89% · Math 73% - 4Pulaski Middle-High SchoolPulaski Central School District · 19.8 mi away708th of 1,137
ELA 39% · Math 64% - 7Carthage Senior High SchoolCarthage Central School District · 21.5 mi away347th of 1,137
ELA 76% · Math 66% - 8Lowville High SchoolLowville Academy & Central School District · 26.3 mi away239th of 1,137
ELA 86% · Math 69% - 9Indian River High SchoolIndian River Central School District · 26.5 mi away170th of 1,137
ELA 95% · Math 69% - 1Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Jr/Sr High SchoolAltmar-Parish-Williamstown Central School District · 26.6 mi away1,071st of 1,137
ELA 21% · Math 37%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is South Jefferson High School in?
South Jefferson High School is part of the South Jefferson Central School District district in Adams, New York.
Is South Jefferson High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks South Jefferson High School 220th of 1,137 New York high schools (better than 81% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of South Jefferson High School?
White 94%, Hispanic 3%, Two or more races 2% (589 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near South Jefferson High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 13605 is $221K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.