For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,599 students in Chemung County, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Chemung County, NY are Horseheads Middle School, Cohen Middle School and Ernie Davis Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chemung County, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Chemung County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Chemung County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horseheads Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
950 Sing Sing Rd
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-6356
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-6356
Gr: 7-8 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Cohen Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Robinwood Ave
Elmira, NY 14903
(607) 734-5078
Elmira, NY 14903
(607) 734-5078
Gr: 6-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Ernie Davis Academy
(Math: 26% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
933 Hoffman St
Elmira, NY 14905
(607) 735-3100
Elmira, NY 14905
(607) 735-3100
Gr: 7-8 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
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 middle schools in Chemung County, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Chemung County, NY include Horseheads Middle School, Cohen Middle School and Ernie Davis Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Chemung County?
4 public middle schools are located in Chemung County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chemung County?
Chemung County public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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