What are the richest school districts in the United States? Usually, the poorest and the richest school districts have a huge difference when it comes to how students perform. San Perlita, the poorest school district, has a median household income of more than $16K, while Scarsdale, the richest school district, earns $238, 478 yearly, according to 247 Wallst. Here is the list of the wealthiest school districts in the nation:
Cold Spring Harbor Central School District, New York
Cold Spring Harbor Central School District is one of the richest school districts in the country. It has 1,977 student enrollees wherein the state spends $19,818 per pupil and the district spends $27,203 per student. A household earns an average of $182,153 per year. The district is able to collect revenues from property taxes, state and federal sources.
Edgemont Union Free School District, New York
Edgemont Union Free School District has a total of 1,921 student enrollees. A household typically earns an income of $183,977 yearly. The state spends $19,818 per pupil while the district spends $23,677 per student. It is the ninth richest school district in the U.S. The school receives state and federal funds.
Chappaqua Central School District, New York
Chappaqua Central School District has a total of 4,068 students. The state devotes $19,818 per student and the district spends $26,251 per pupil. It is one of the top six best-funded districts outside New York. A household in the district earns about over $190,000 on an average per year, which is nearly three times the mean median income of $53,046, Yahoo Real Estate reports.
Weston School District, Connecticut
Weston School District in Connecticut is one of the richest school districts in the country. Located in Fairfield County, it has a median household income of $207,262. The state provides $16,631 per pupil while the district spends $20,636 per student. The real estate in the area is also one of the hottest in the market wherein a typical home is priced at $880,800.
Scarsdale Union Free School District, New York
This district owns the richest areas and consequently, it is also home to wealthy school districts. The district collects huge tax revenues with the people's high-paying jobs. There are 4,721 students in the area wherein the state is ready to spend $19,818 per pupil. The district spends $25,831 on each student. On an average, a household earns $238,478 yearly.
