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Broome County Schools & Education

School Score

61/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

84.9%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

84.9%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 85.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,116

National avg $13,239

State avg $14,719

School Score

61/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 63/100

State Score Position

#37

of 62 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Broome County

Measured School Summary

Broome County has midrange measured school signals (score: 61/100) with a graduation rate of 84.9%, which warrants review in official state and district records.

Funding Context

With $14,116 per pupil, Broome County has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 3% below the New York average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Broome County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

52 public schools and 13 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

61/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #37 of 62 New York counties with school score data.

Completion

84.9%

0.4 pts below the state average

Funding context

$14,116

$603 below the state average

School coverage

52

13 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Broome County has 52 public schools across 13 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

Parent decision brief

What Broome County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Large multi-district county

Broome County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.

State position

#37

of 62 New York counties with school score data. The county score is 2 points below the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

BINGHAMTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

4,623 students

Elementary 7Middle 2High 1Other 0

10 listed schools in this county slice.

UNION-ENDICOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

3,208 students

Elementary 3Middle 1High 2Other 0

6 listed schools in this county slice.

VESTAL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

3,053 students

Elementary 4Middle 1High 1Other 0

6 listed schools in this county slice.

MAINE-ENDWELL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

2,493 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

BINGHAMTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 10 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Broome County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Broome County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Broome County, New York

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

Broad Academic Options in Broome

Broome County hosts 52 public schools serving 24,646 students across 13 diverse districts. The system is well-balanced with 28 elementary, 10 middle, and 12 high schools.

Binghamton and Union-Endicott Lead the Way

Binghamton City School District is the largest in the area, educating 4,623 students across 10 schools. Traditional public districts provide all local education, as there are currently no charter schools in the county.

Suburban Schools with Urban Connectivity

The majority of schools are located in suburban settings, though 11 schools serve the city core and 12 are in rural areas. Binghamton High School is the largest campus in the county, with an enrollment of 1,341 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

52

in Broome County

Reported Enrollment

24,646

52 schools reporting

School Districts

13

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary28
Middle10
High12
Other2

13 School Districts in Broome County

BINGHAMTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

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10 schools
4,623 students
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UNION-ENDICOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Guide
7 schools
3,475 students
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VESTAL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Guide
7 schools
3,316 students
Open district guide

MAINE-ENDWELL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

4 schools
2,493 students

JOHNSON CITY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

4 schools
2,215 students

CHENANGO VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

4 schools
1,653 students

WINDSOR CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

4 schools
1,627 students

SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

4 schools
1,423 students

WHITNEY POINT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

3 schools
1,381 students

CHENANGO FORKS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

3 schools
1,343 students

52 Public Schools in Broome County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 4 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 52 matching schools

BINGHAMTON HIGH SCHOOL

BINGHAMTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

BINGHAMTON, 13905 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,341 students

BROOME-DELAWARE-TIOGA BOCES

BROOME-DELAWARE-TIOGA BOCES

BINGHAMTON, 13905 / Suburb: Midsize

ProfileKG–12Special Education1,028 students

VESTAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

VESTAL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

VESTAL, 13850 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,000 students

UNION-ENDICOTT HIGH SCHOOL

UNION-ENDICOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

ENDICOTT, 13760 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High999 students

JENNIE F SNAPP MIDDLE SCHOOL

UNION-ENDICOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

ENDICOTT, 13760 / Suburb: Midsize

Record6–8Middle822 students

VESTAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

VESTAL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

VESTAL, 13850 / Suburb: Midsize

Record6–8Middle781 students

HOMER BRINK SCHOOL

MAINE-ENDWELL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

ENDWELL, 13760 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary731 students

JOHNSON CITY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

JOHNSON CITY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOHNSON CITY, 13790 / Suburb: Midsize

Record9–12High729 students

MAINE-ENDWELL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

MAINE-ENDWELL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

ENDWELL, 13760 / Suburb: Midsize

Record9–12High728 students

CHENANGO FORKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CHENANGO FORKS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

BINGHAMTON, 13901 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary598 students

GEORGE F JOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

UNION-ENDICOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

ENDICOTT, 13760 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordKG–5Primary596 students

MAINE-ENDWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL

MAINE-ENDWELL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

ENDWELL, 13760 / Suburb: Midsize

Record6–8Middle564 students

A F PALMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL / WINDSOR CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

WINDSOR CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

WINDSOR, 13865 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary541 students

TIOUGHNIOGA RIVERSIDE ACADEMY

WHITNEY POINT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

WHITNEY POINT, 13862 / Rural: Distant

Record4–8Middle516 students

WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL

BINGHAMTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

BINGHAMTON, 13905 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle506 students

WINDSOR CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

WINDSOR CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

WINDSOR, 13865 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High502 students

JOHNSON CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL

JOHNSON CITY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOHNSON CITY, 13790 / Suburb: Midsize

Record6–8Middle500 students

CHENANGO VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL

CHENANGO VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

BINGHAMTON, 13901 / Suburb: Midsize

Record9–12High499 students

JOHNSON CITY ELEMENTARY/PRIMARY SCHOOL

JOHNSON CITY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOHNSON CITY, 13790 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordPK–2Primary496 students

JOHNSON CITY ELEMENTARY/INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

JOHNSON CITY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOHNSON CITY, 13790 / Suburb: Midsize

Record3–5Primary490 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$14,116

State avg $14,719

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which New York counties have the highest graduation rates?
Putnam County (93.4%), Genesee County (92.5%), and Schuyler County (91.8%) currently lead New York among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in New York?
Across New York counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $14,719. The highest current county values are Hamilton County ($26,327), New York County ($21,940), and Putnam County ($19,993). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Broome County?
Broome County has a school score of 61/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Broome County?
The high school graduation rate in Broome County is 84.9%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Broome County spend per student?
Broome County spends $14,116 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Broome County, New York — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Broome County, New York?

Broome County hosts 52 public schools serving 24,646 students across 13 diverse districts. The system is well-balanced with 28 elementary, 10 middle, and 12 high schools.

What are the major school districts in Broome County, New York?

Binghamton City School District is the largest in the area, educating 4,623 students across 10 schools. Traditional public districts provide all local education, as there are currently no charter schools in the county.

What is the school experience like in Broome County?

The majority of schools are located in suburban settings, though 11 schools serve the city core and 12 are in rural areas. Binghamton High School is the largest campus in the county, with an enrollment of 1,341 students.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.