For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 3,270 students in Delaware County, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Delaware County, NY are Sidney High School, Walton High School and Delaware Academy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delaware County, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Delaware County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Delaware County, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Delaware Academy High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Delaware County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sidney High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
95 W Main St
Sidney, NY 13838
(607) 561-7703
Sidney, NY 13838
(607) 561-7703
Grades: 9-12
| 333 students
Rank: #22.
Walton High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
47-49 Stockton Ave
Walton, NY 13856
(607) 865-4116
Walton, NY 13856
(607) 865-4116
Grades: 1-12
| 268 students
Rank: #33.
Delaware Academy High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2 Sheldon Dr
Delhi, NY 13753
(607) 746-1281
Delhi, NY 13753
(607) 746-1281
Grades: 6-12
| 403 students
Rank: #44.
Roxbury Central School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
53729 Nys Rt 30
Roxbury, NY 12474
(607) 326-4151
Roxbury, NY 12474
(607) 326-4151
Grades: PK-12
| 228 students
Rank: #55.
Margaretville Central School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
415 Main St
Margaretville, NY 12455
(845) 586-2647
Margaretville, NY 12455
(845) 586-2647
Grades: PK-12
| 304 students
Rank: #66.
Franklin Central School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26 Institute St
Franklin, NY 13775
(607) 829-3025
Franklin, NY 13775
(607) 829-3025
Grades: PK-12
| 196 students
Rank: #77.
Downsville Central School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14784 State Hwy 30
Downsville, NY 13755
(607) 363-2111
Downsville, NY 13755
(607) 363-2111
Grades: PK-12
| 221 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Charlotte Valley School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15611 State Hwy 23
Davenport, NY 13750
(607) 278-5511
Davenport, NY 13750
(607) 278-5511
Grades: PK-12
| 346 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Hancock Junior-senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
67 Education Ln
Hancock, NY 13783
(607) 637-1306
Hancock, NY 13783
(607) 637-1306
Grades: 5-12
| 203 students
Rank: #1010.
South Kortright Central School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
58200 State Hwy 10
South Kortright, NY 13842
(607) 538-9111
South Kortright, NY 13842
(607) 538-9111
Grades: PK-12
| 313 students
Rank: #1111.
Andes Central School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
85 Delaware Ave
Andes, NY 13731
(845) 676-3166
Andes, NY 13731
(845) 676-3166
Grades: PK-12
| 78 students
Rank: #1212.
Stamford Central School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 River St
Stamford, NY 12167
(607) 652-7301
Stamford, NY 12167
(607) 652-7301
Grades: PK-12
| 248 students
Rank: n/an/a
Otsego-delaware-schoharie-greene Boces
Special Education School
2020 Jump Brook Rd
Grand Gorge, NY 12434
(607) 588-6291
Grand Gorge, NY 12434
(607) 588-6291
Grades: K-12
| 129 students
Delaware County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 179
Treadwell, NY 13846
(607) 829-2002
Treadwell, NY 13846
(607) 829-2002
Grades: K-4
| 46 students
Allen Res Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
56957 State Hwy 10
South Kortright, NY 13842
(607) 538-9121
South Kortright, NY 13842
(607) 538-9121
Grades: 7-10
| 60 students
Brace Res Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
10699 State Highway 8
Masonville, NY 13804
(607) 265-3291
Masonville, NY 13804
(607) 265-3291
Grades: 7-11
| 20 students
2 Sheldon Dr
Delhi, NY 13753
(607) 746-1282
Delhi, NY 13753
(607) 746-1282
Grades: 6-9
| 155 students
Delaware County Jail (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
280 Phoebe Lane, Suite One
Delhi, NY 13753
(607) 832-5555
Delhi, NY 13753
(607) 832-5555
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
15598 State Highway 8
Masonville, NY 13804
(607) 265-3206
Masonville, NY 13804
(607) 265-3206
Grades: K-5
| 82 students
10770 County Highway 23
Sidney Center, NY 13839
(607) 369-5673
Sidney Center, NY 13839
(607) 369-5673
Grades: K-5
| 72 students
West Virginia Children's Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Courthouse Sq
Delhi, NY 13753
Delhi, NY 13753
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Youth Leadership Academy (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
47081 State Hwy 10
South Kortright, NY 13842
(607) 538-1401
South Kortright, NY 13842
(607) 538-1401
Grades: 9-11
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Delaware County, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Delaware County, NY include Sidney High School, Walton High School and Delaware Academy High School.
How many public high schools are located in Delaware County?
13 public high schools are located in Delaware County.
What is the racial composition of students in Delaware County?
Delaware County public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Delaware County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Delaware County include: Stamford Central School vs. South Kortright Central School, Franklin Central School vs. Delaware Academy High School, Andes Central School vs. Margaretville Central School
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