For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,140 students in Chemung County, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Chemung County, NY are Horseheads Senior High School, Thomas A Edison High School and Elmira High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chemung County, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 90% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Chemung County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public high schools.
Chemung County, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Horseheads Senior High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public high school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Chemung County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Horseheads Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
401 Fletcher St
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-5601
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-5601
Grades: 9-12
| 1,142 students
Rank: #22.
Thomas A Edison High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2083 College Ave
Elmira, NY 14903
(607) 733-5604
Elmira, NY 14903
(607) 733-5604
Grades: 9-12
| 321 students
Rank: #33.
Elmira High School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
777 S Main St
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 735-3201
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 735-3201
Grades: 10-12
| 1,249 students
Rank: #44.
Broadway Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Broadway
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 735-3300
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 735-3300
Grades: 9
| 422 students
Rank: n/an/a
Elmira Psychiatric Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
100 Washington St
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 737-4874
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 737-4874
Grades: 5-12
| 6 students
Chemung County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
414 Davis St
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 735-3550
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 735-3550
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Chemung County Sheriffcounty Jail (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
211 William St
Elmira, NY 14901
Elmira, NY 14901
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
71 North St
Chemung, NY 14825
(607) 529-3221
Chemung, NY 14825
(607) 529-3221
Grades: 5
| 117 students
Elmira Alternative High School At Washington School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
422 West Washington Ave
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 735-3350
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 735-3350
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Elmira Chldrn & Youth Svcs (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
100 Washington Street
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 737-4935
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 737-4935
Grades: 4-11
| 15 students
Elmira Correctional Facility - Brockway School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Box 500
Elmira, NY 14902
(607) 734-3901
Elmira, NY 14902
(607) 734-3901
Grades: Inquire with school
| 15 students
Southport Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Institution Rd
Pine City, NY 14871
(607) 737-0850
Pine City, NY 14871
(607) 737-0850
Grades: Inquire with school
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Chemung County, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Chemung County, NY include Horseheads Senior High School, Thomas A Edison High School and Elmira High School.
How many public high schools are located in Chemung County?
5 public high schools are located in Chemung County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chemung County?
Chemung County public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Chemung County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Chemung County include: Horseheads Senior High School vs. Elmira High School, Elmira High School vs. Horseheads Senior High School, Thomas A Edison High School vs. Horseheads Senior High School
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