School districts are a different story from other local government entities. 55% of New Yorkers believe the number of school districts in the state is on track. Even the 45% of people who believe otherwise, divide between residents who think there are too many school districts and people who believe there are too few. 22% of New Yorkers describe the number of school districts as above and beyond what is needed. Nearly one in four state residents, 23%, think the number should be increased.

Digging Deeper:
A majority of people in most regions believe the number of school districts in the state is on target. The exception is Long Island where half shares this view and one-third thinks there are too many.

Thinking about the number of school districts in New York State, do you think there are too many, too few, or about the right number?