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Greene County

New York · Public K-12

Greene County is one of New York's public-school counties, with 16 campuses serving about 5,042 students (6 elementary, 4 middle, and 5 high). Median household income in the county is roughly $77,945.

7-year change in Greene County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,042
-760 (-13%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
16
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
81%
was 83%
% Hispanic
10%
was 7%
% Black
3%
was 4%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
16
6 districts
Enrollment
5,042
NCES CCD
Median income
$77,945
Above New York avg
Free/reduced lunch
46.4%
Below New York avg
Elementary
6
2,057 students
Middle
4
1,101 students
High
5
1,602 students
Combined / other
1
282 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
CATSKILL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
1,208 students · 6 districts in Greene County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Greene County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
85%
Hispanic
7%
Black
5%
Asian
1%
Two or more
7%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
81%
Hispanic
10%
Black
3%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
29.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.9%
civilian labor
Median age
47
16.2% under 18

Test scores in Greene County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 15 schools ranked. New York state average: 58.3%.

See all 15 schools in Greene County ranked by score →

All schools (16)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
CATSKILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCatskillElementaryPK-05550·
SCOTT M ELLIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLGreenvilleElementaryPK-05480·
CAIRO-DURHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCairoElementaryPK-05432·
CATSKILL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLCatskillHigh09-12394·
COXSACKIE-ATHENS HIGH SCHOOLCoxsackieHigh09-12379·
GREENVILLE HIGH SCHOOLGreenvilleHigh09-12339·
CAIRO-DURHAM HIGH SCHOOLCairoHigh09-12333·
COXSACKIE-ATHENS MIDDLE SCHOOLCoxsackieMiddle04-08328·
WINDHAM ASHLAND CENTRAL SCHOOLWindhamCombinedPK-12282·
CAIRO-DURHAM MIDDLE SCHOOLCairoMiddle06-08272·
CATSKILL MIDDLE SCHOOLCatskillMiddle06-08264·
COXSACKIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCoxsackieElementaryKG-04244·
GREENVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOLGreenvilleMiddle06-08237·
EDWARD J ARTHUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLAthensElementaryPK-04177·
HUNTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLHunterElementaryPK-08174·
HUNTER-TANNERSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOLTannersvilleHigh07-12157·

Cities in Greene County

Cairo3 schoolsCatskill3 schoolsCoxsackie3 schoolsGreenville3 schoolsAthens1 schoolHunter1 schoolTannersville1 schoolWindham1 school

About Greene County

In New York, Greene County is a thinly populated county of about 47,409 residents. 16 public schools across the county teaches about 5,042 students between them.

Zooming out, census numbers show the median household earns about $77,945 a year, roughly 30% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 5%.

On the school-mix side, Greene County comprises 6 elementary schools (2,057 students), 4 middle schools (1,101), 5 high schools (1,602), and 1 combined or other schools.

CATSKILL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,208 students on its own.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 13%: 5,802 students in SY 2017-18 versus 5,042 in SY 2024-25.

On allk12, the community for Greene County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Greene County?
There are 16 public K-12 schools in Greene County, New York, with a combined enrollment of about 5,042.
How many high schools are in Greene County?
Greene County, New York has 5 public high schools, serving approximately 1,602 students.
How many middle schools are in Greene County?
Greene County, New York has 4 public middle schools, serving approximately 1,101 students.
How many elementary schools are in Greene County?
Greene County, New York has 6 public elementary schools, serving approximately 2,057 students.
What is the largest school district in Greene County?
CATSKILL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest school district in Greene County, serving approximately 1,208 students. The county contains 6 school districts overall.
How many people live in Greene County?
Greene County has roughly 47,409 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Greene County?
Median household income in Greene County is $77,945, above the New York average of $77,785. About 4.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Greene County?
Approximately 29.9% of adults 25 and older in Greene County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Greene County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 46.4% of students in Greene County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the New York county average of 48.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Greene County schools?
Across Greene County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 9.8 to 1.

Greene County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data