For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 3,335 students in Clinton County, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Clinton County, NY are Chazy Central Rural Junior-senior High School, Northeastern Clinton Senior High School and Stafford Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton County, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Clinton County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Clinton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chazy Central Rural Junior-senior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
609 Miner Farm Rd
Chazy, NY 12921
(518) 846-7135
Chazy, NY 12921
(518) 846-7135
Gr: 7-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Northeastern Clinton Senior High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
103 Rt 276
Champlain, NY 12919
(518) 298-8638
Champlain, NY 12919
(518) 298-8638
Gr: PK-12 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Stafford Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15 Broad St
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 563-6800
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 563-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Northeastern Clinton Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
103 Rt 276
Champlain, NY 12919
(518) 298-8681
Champlain, NY 12919
(518) 298-8681
Gr: 6-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Northern Adirondack Middle/high School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5586 Rt 11
Ellenburg Depot, NY 12935
(518) 594-3962
Ellenburg Depot, NY 12935
(518) 594-3962
Gr: 6-12 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #66.
Beekmantown Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
37 Eagle Way
West Chazy, NY 12992
(518) 563-8690
West Chazy, NY 12992
(518) 563-8690
Gr: 6-8 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Saranac Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
70 Picketts Crnrs Rd
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5700
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #88.
Peru Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17 School St
Peru, NY 12972
(518) 643-6302
Peru, NY 12972
(518) 643-6302
Gr: 6-8 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Ausable Valley Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1490 Rt 9n
Keeseville, NY 12924
(518) 834-2800
Keeseville, NY 12924
(518) 834-2800
Gr: 7-8 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Clinton-essex-warren-washington Boces
Special Education School
1585 Military Turnpike
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 561-0100
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 561-0100
Gr: K-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Clinton County, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Clinton County, NY include Chazy Central Rural Junior-senior High School, Northeastern Clinton Senior High School and Stafford Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Clinton County?
10 public middle schools are located in Clinton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton County?
Clinton County public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Clinton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Clinton County include: Saranac Middle School vs. Northern Adirondack Middle/high School, Northern Adirondack Middle/high School vs. Saranac Middle School, Beekmantown Middle School vs. Northern Adirondack Middle/high School
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