Best Schools in Chemung County, NY
Chemung County, NY has 46 public schools (8 high, 7 middle, 28 elementary) serving 18,912 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in Chemung County underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Chemung County, NY
The top high schools in Chemung County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Horseheads Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Horseheads Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1142 Students
2. Waverly High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 443 Students
3. Thomas A Edison High School
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Projected Test Scores
Elmira Heights Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 321 Students
4. Spencer-van Etten High School
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Projected Test Scores
Spencer-van Etten Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 241 Students
5. Corning-painted Post High School
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Projected Test Scores
Corning City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1463 Students
6. Watkins Glen Central High School
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Projected Test Scores
Watkins Glen Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 432 Students
7. Odessa-montour Junior/senior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Odessa-montour Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 293 Students
8. Elmira High School
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Projected Test Scores
Elmira City School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1249 Students
Best Middle Schools in Chemung County, NY
The top middle schools in Chemung County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waverly Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 463 Students
2. Corning-painted Post Middle School
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Corning City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 962 Students
3. Spencer-van Etten Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Spencer-van Etten Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 235 Students
4. Horseheads Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Horseheads Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 572 Students
5. Cohen Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Elmira Heights Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 230 Students
6. Horseheads Intermediate School
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Horseheads Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 569 Students
7. Ernie Davis Academy
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Elmira City School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 802 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Chemung County, NY
The top elementary schools in Chemung County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ridge Road School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Horseheads Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 400 Students
2. Frederick Carder Elementary School
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Corning City School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 406 Students
3. Gardner Road Elementary School
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Horseheads Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 453 Students
4. Center Street School
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Horseheads Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 280 Students
5. Big Flats School
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Horseheads Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 388 Students
6. William E Severn Elementary School
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Corning City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 373 Students
7. Howard A Hanlon Elementary School
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Odessa-montour Central School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 233 Students
8. Cohen Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Elmira Heights Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 494 Students
9. Elm Street Elementary School
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Waverly Central School District • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 443 Students
10. Spencer-van Etten Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Spencer-van Etten Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 332 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Chemung County, NY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Chemung County, NY has a total population of 84,148 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Chemung County, NY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Chemung County, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.43 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.00 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Chemung County, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Chemung County, NY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Chemung County, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Chemung County, NY
How many schools are in Chemung County, NY?
Chemung County, NY has 46 public schools: 8 high schools, 7 middle schools and 28 elementary schools, serving 18,912 students in total.
How do schools in Chemung County perform on state tests?
On average, 46 schools in Chemung County score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in Chemung County underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Chemung County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 50%
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- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 61%
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- Projected: 62%
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- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 55%
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- Projected: 59%
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- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Chemung County
6 places in Chemung County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
- Elmira (11)
- Horseheads (6)
- Elmira Heights (3)
- Big Flats (1)
- Pine City (1)
- Van Etten (1)
School districts (3)
- Elmira City School District (11 schools)
- Horseheads Central School District (7 schools)
- Elmira Heights Central School District (3 schools)