For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public middle schools serving 3,299 students in Delaware County, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Delaware County, NY are Walton High School, Delaware Academy High School and Downsville Central School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delaware County, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Delaware County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Delaware County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walton High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
47-49 Stockton Ave
Walton, NY 13856
(607) 865-4116
Walton, NY 13856
(607) 865-4116
Gr: 2-12 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Delaware Academy High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2 Sheldon Dr
Delhi, NY 13753
(607) 746-1281
Delhi, NY 13753
(607) 746-1281
Gr: 6-12 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Downsville Central School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14784 State Hwy 30
Downsville, NY 13755
(607) 363-2111
Downsville, NY 13755
(607) 363-2111
Gr: PK-12 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Roxbury Central School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
53729 Nys Rt 30
Roxbury, NY 12474
(607) 326-4151
Roxbury, NY 12474
(607) 326-4151
Gr: PK-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Margaretville Central School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
415 Main St
Margaretville, NY 12455
(845) 586-2647
Margaretville, NY 12455
(845) 586-2647
Gr: PK-12 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Sidney Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13 Pearl St E
Sidney, NY 13838
(607) 561-7703
Sidney, NY 13838
(607) 561-7703
Gr: 7-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
Charlotte Valley School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15611 State Hwy 23
Davenport, NY 13750
(607) 278-5511
Davenport, NY 13750
(607) 278-5511
Gr: PK-12 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
South Kortright Central School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
58200 State Hwy 10
South Kortright, NY 13842
(607) 538-9111
South Kortright, NY 13842
(607) 538-9111
Gr: PK-12 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #99.
Franklin Central School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26 Institute St
Franklin, NY 13775
(607) 829-3025
Franklin, NY 13775
(607) 829-3025
Gr: PK-12 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1010.
Stamford Central School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 River St
Stamford, NY 12167
(607) 652-7301
Stamford, NY 12167
(607) 652-7301
Gr: PK-12 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1111.
Hancock Junior-senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
67 Education Ln
Hancock, NY 13783
(607) 637-1306
Hancock, NY 13783
(607) 637-1306
Gr: 5-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1212.
Walton Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
47-49 Stockton Ave
Walton, NY 13856
(607) 865-4116
Walton, NY 13856
(607) 865-4116
Gr: 6-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1313.
Andes Central School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
85 Delaware Ave
Andes, NY 13731
(845) 676-3166
Andes, NY 13731
(845) 676-3166
Gr: PK-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: n/an/a
Otsego-delaware-schoharie-greene Boces
Special Education School
2020 Jump Brook Rd
Grand Gorge, NY 12434
(607) 588-6291
Grand Gorge, NY 12434
(607) 588-6291
Gr: K-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Delaware County, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Delaware County, NY include Walton High School, Delaware Academy High School and Downsville Central School.
How many public middle schools are located in Delaware County?
14 public middle schools are located in Delaware County.
What is the racial composition of students in Delaware County?
Delaware County public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% 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 Delaware County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Delaware County include: Stamford Central School vs. South Kortright Central School, Franklin Central School vs. Delaware Academy High School, Andes Central School vs. Margaretville Central School
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