For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 3,270 students in Delaware County, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Delaware County, NY are Sidney High School, Walton High School and Delaware Academy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delaware County, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Delaware County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Delaware County, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sidney High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Delaware County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sidney High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
95 W Main St
Sidney, NY 13838
(607) 561-7703
Sidney, NY 13838
(607) 561-7703
Gr: 9-12 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #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.
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 high schools in Delaware County, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Delaware County, NY include Sidney High School, Walton High School and Delaware Academy High School.
How many public high schools are located in Delaware County?
13 public high schools are located in Delaware County.
What is the racial composition of students in Delaware County?
Delaware County public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Delaware County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high 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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