For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 3,076 students in Chenango County, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Chenango County, NY are Bainbridge-guilford High School, Greene Middle School and Afton Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chenango County, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Chenango County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Chenango County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bainbridge-guilford High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18 Juliand St
Bainbridge, NY 13733
(607) 967-6323
Bainbridge, NY 13733
(607) 967-6323
Gr: 7-12 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Greene Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
40 S Canal St
Greene, NY 13778
(607) 656-4161
Greene, NY 13778
(607) 656-4161
Gr: 6-8 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Afton Junior/senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
29 Academy St
Afton, NY 13730
(607) 639-8201
Afton, NY 13730
(607) 639-8201
Gr: 6-12 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Oxford Academy Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12 Fort Hill Park
Oxford, NY 13830
(607) 843-2025
Oxford, NY 13830
(607) 843-2025
Gr: 5-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Norwich Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
89 Midland Dr
Norwich, NY 13815
(607) 334-1600
Norwich, NY 13815
(607) 334-1600
Gr: 6-8 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Unadilla Valley Secondary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4238 State Hwy 8
New Berlin, NY 13411
(607) 847-7500
New Berlin, NY 13411
(607) 847-7500
Gr: 5-12 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
Sherburne-earlville Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13 School St
Sherburne, NY 13460
(607) 674-7350
Sherburne, NY 13460
(607) 674-7350
Gr: 6-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
Otselic Valley Central School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 County Rd 13a
South Otselic, NY 13155
(315) 653-7218
South Otselic, NY 13155
(315) 653-7218
Gr: PK-12 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Delaware-chenango-madison-otsego Boces
Special Education School
6678 County Rd 32
Norwich, NY 13815
(607) 335-1233
Norwich, NY 13815
(607) 335-1233
Gr: K-12 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Chenango County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Rt 8-main St
South New Berlin, NY 13843
(607) 859-2600
South New Berlin, NY 13843
(607) 859-2600
Gr: K-5 | 185 students Minority enrollment: 5%
4238 State Hwy 8
New Berlin, NY 13411
(607) 847-7500
New Berlin, NY 13411
(607) 847-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Valley Rdge Ctr-intensive Trmnt (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
276 Chiarino Dr
Norwich, NY 13815
(607) 337-7000
Norwich, NY 13815
(607) 337-7000
Gr: Inquire with school | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Chenango County, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Chenango County, NY include Bainbridge-guilford High School, Greene Middle School and Afton Junior/senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Chenango County?
10 public middle schools are located in Chenango County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chenango County?
Chenango County public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Chenango County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Chenango County include: Sherburne-earlville Middle School vs. Oxford Academy Middle School, Otselic Valley Central School vs. Unadilla Valley Secondary School, Unadilla Valley Secondary School vs. Otselic Valley Central School
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