For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,109 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 76% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), 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 86%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Horseheads Senior High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Chemung County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horseheads Senior High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
401 Fletcher St
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-5601
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-5601
Gr: 9-12 | 1,119 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Thomas A Edison High 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
Gr: 9-12 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Elmira High School
(Math: 65-69% | 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
Gr: 10-12 | 1,273 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Broadway Academy
(Math: 17% | Reading: 20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Broadway
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 735-3300
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 735-3300
Gr: 9 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Elmira Psychiatric Center
Special Education School
100 Washington St
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 737-4874
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 737-4874
Gr: 8-12 | 4 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 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 62% (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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