For the 2025 school year, there are 6 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 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Tioga County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 283 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 614 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 241 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 475 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 289 students
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) 642-8665
Newark Valley, NY 13811
(607) 642-8665
Grades: 8-12
| 405 students
Tioga County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
139 Roki Blvd
Nichols, NY 13812
(607) 699-7458
Nichols, NY 13812
(607) 699-7458
Grades: PK-4
| 128 students
Tioga County Jail (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
103 Corporate Dr
Owego, NY 13827
(607) 687-1010
Owego, NY 13827
(607) 687-1010
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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 61% (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. Waverly High School, Tioga Senior High School vs. Owego Free Academy
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