For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,307 students in Tioga County, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Tioga County, NY are Tioga Senior High School, Owego Free Academy and Spencer-van Etten High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tioga County, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Tioga County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public high schools.
Tioga County, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tioga Senior 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 4% 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 Tioga County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tioga Senior High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
27 5th Ave
Tioga Center, NY 13845
(607) 687-8001
Tioga Center, NY 13845
(607) 687-8001
Gr: 9-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Owego Free Academy
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 Sheldon Guile Blvd
Owego, NY 13827
(607) 687-7301
Owego, NY 13827
(607) 687-7301
Gr: 9-12 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Spencer-van Etten High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16 Dartts Crossroad
Spencer, NY 14883
(607) 589-7140
Spencer, NY 14883
(607) 589-7140
Gr: 9-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Waverly High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Frederick St
Waverly, NY 14892
(607) 565-8101
Waverly, NY 14892
(607) 565-8101
Gr: 9-12 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Candor Junior-senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Academy St
Candor, NY 13743
(607) 659-5020
Candor, NY 13743
(607) 659-5020
Gr: 7-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Newark Valley Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
68 Wilson Creek Rd
Newark Valley, NY 13811
(607) 642-8351
Newark Valley, NY 13811
(607) 642-8351
Gr: 8-12 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Tioga County Jail
Alternative School
103 Corporate Dr
Owego, NY 13827
(607) 687-1010
Owego, NY 13827
(607) 687-1010
Gr: 10 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Tioga County, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Tioga County, NY include Tioga Senior High School, Owego Free Academy and Spencer-van Etten High School.
How many public high schools are located in Tioga County?
6 public high schools are located in Tioga County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tioga County?
Tioga County public high schools minority enrollment is 4% 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 Tioga County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Tioga County include: Spencer-van Etten High School vs. Waverly High School, Tioga Senior High School vs. Owego Free Academy, Tioga Senior High School vs. Waverly High School
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