Top 10 Best Wayne County Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public middle schools serving 4,371 students in Wayne County, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Wayne County, NY are Wayne Central Middle School, Marion Junior-senior High School and Sodus Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Wayne County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wayne Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6076 Ontario Ctr Rd
Ontario Center, NY 14520
(315) 524-1080
Grades: 5-8
| 625 students
Rank: #22.
Marion Junior-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4034 Warner Rd
Marion, NY 14505
(315) 926-4228
Grades: 7-12
| 277 students
Rank: #33.
Sodus Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
54 Mill St Ext
Sodus, NY 14551
(315) 483-5280
Grades: 7-12
| 445 students
Rank: #44.
Williamson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4184 Miller St
Williamson, NY 14589
(315) 589-9665
Grades: 5-8
| 279 students
Rank: #55.
Red Creek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6608 South St
Red Creek, NY 13143
(315) 754-2070
Grades: 6-8
| 188 students
Rank: #66.
Sodus Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
54 Mill St Ext
Sodus, NY 14551
(315) 483-5242
Grades: 4-7
| 231 students
Rank: #77.
Palmyra-macedon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
163 Hyde Pkwy
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-3450
Grades: 6-8
| 367 students
Rank: #88.
Gananda Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Dayspring Rdg
Walworth, NY 14568
(315) 986-3521
Grades: 6-8
| 196 students
Rank: #99.
Newark Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Peirson Ave
Newark, NY 14513
(315) 332-3295
Grades: 6-8
| 445 students
Rank: #1010.
North Rose-wolcott Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5957 New Hartford St
Wolcott, NY 14590
(315) 594-3130
Grades: 5-8
| 343 students
Rank: #1111.
Clyde-savannah Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
215 Glasgow St
Clyde, NY 14433
(315) 902-3200
Grades: 7-9
| 188 students
Rank: #1212.
Lyons Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10 Clyde Rd
Lyons, NY 14489
(315) 946-2200
Grades: 7-8
| 124 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ontario-seneca-yates-cayuga-wayne Boces
Special Education School
Magnet School
131 Drumlin Ct
Newark, NY 14513
(315) 332-7284
Grades: K-12
| 663 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Wayne County, NY

Wayne County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Westbury Cutoff Rd
Red Creek, NY 13143
(315) 754-8001
Grades: Inquire with school
| 12 students
5751 New Hartford St
Wolcott, NY 14590
(315) 594-3132
Grades: K-2
| 302 students
4320 Canandaigua Rd
Ontario Center, NY 14520
(315) 524-1170
Grades: K-5
| 269 students
3195 Wiedrick Rd
Walworth, NY 14568
(315) 986-3521
Grades: 9-12
| 336 students
6228 Lake Ave
Williamson, NY 14589
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
13107 School St
Savannah, NY 13146
(315) 902-3200
Grades: 5-6
| 125 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Wayne County, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Wayne County, NY include Wayne Central Middle School, Marion Junior-senior High School and Sodus Jr/sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Wayne County?
13 public middle schools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public middle schools in Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?

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