Can I use Oneida County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Oneida County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Oneida County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Oneida County?

Start with the 72 listed public schools and 19 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Oneida County Schools & Education

Name: Oneida County, New York Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Oneida County, New York

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

School Score

58/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

83.7%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

83.7%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 85.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,692

National avg $13,239

State avg $14,719

School Score

58/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 63/100

State Score Position

#47

of 62 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Oneida County

Measured School Summary

Oneida County has midrange measured school signals (score: 58/100) with a graduation rate of 83.7%, which warrants review in official state and district records.

Funding Context

With $12,692 per pupil, Oneida County has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 9% below the New York average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 14% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Oneida 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

72 public schools and 19 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

58/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #47 of 62 New York counties with school score data.

Completion

83.7%

1.6 pts below the state average

Funding context

$12,692

$2,027 below the state average

School coverage

19 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

Oneida County has 72 public schools across 19 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.

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Parent decision brief

What Oneida 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

Oneida 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

#47

of 62 New York counties with school score data. The county score is 5 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.

UTICA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

9,075 students

Elementary 10Middle 2High 1Other 0

13 listed schools in this county slice.

ROME CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

5,237 students

Elementary 7Middle 1High 1Other 0

9 listed schools in this county slice.

WHITESBORO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

2,980 students

Elementary 4Middle 2High 1Other 0

7 listed schools in this county slice.

NEW HARTFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

2,548 students

Elementary 3Middle 1High 1Other 0

5 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

UTICA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 13 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 Oneida County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Oneida 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 Oneida 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.

A Broad Educational Network in Oneida County

Oneida County supports 32,411 students across a robust infrastructure of 72 public schools and 19 distinct districts. The network includes 40 elementary, 12 middle, and 15 high schools to serve a diverse student population. Five additional facilities, including specialized and BOCES programs, provide critical alternative learning pathways.

Utica City Leads the County Districts

The Utica City School District is the largest in the county, managing 13 schools and serving 9,075 students. Rome City School District follows with 5,237 students across nine schools. Currently, there are no charter schools operating within the county, concentrating enrollment in traditional public districts.

From Urban Centers to Rural Classrooms

The county features a diverse mix of settings, with 26 rural schools and 14 schools located in city centers. Average school size is 450 students, though Thomas R. Proctor High School stands out as a major hub with 2,675 students. This variety allows families to choose between large-scale urban campuses and smaller town environments.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Oneida County

Reported Enrollment

32,411

72 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary40

Middle12

High15

Other5

19 School Districts in Oneida County

UTICA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

ROME CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

WHITESBORO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

7 schools

2,980 students

NEW HARTFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

5 schools

2,548 students

CAMDEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

4 schools

1,970 students

SHERRILL CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

5 schools

1,806 students

ONEIDA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

6 schools

1,769 students

HOLLAND PATENT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

4 schools

1,246 students

CLINTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

3 schools

1,214 students

ADIRONDACK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

4 schools

1,178 students

72 Public Schools in Oneida County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

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

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Public schools in Oneida County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
THOMAS R PROCTOR HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	UTICA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	UTICA, 13501City: Small	9–12	High	2,675
ROME FREE ACADEMY	Profile	ROME CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	ROME, 13441Town: Fringe	9–12	High	1,511
WHITESBORO HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	WHITESBORO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	MARCY, 13403Suburb: Midsize	9–12	High	938
LYNDON H STROUGH MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	ROME CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	ROME, 13440Town: Fringe	7–8	Middle	829
ONEIDA-HERKIMER-MADISON BOCES	Record	ONEIDA-HERKIMER-MADISON BOCES	NEW HARTFORD, 13413Suburb: Midsize	KG–12	Special Education	733
SENATOR JAMES H DONOVAN MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	UTICA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	UTICA, 13502City: Small	7–8	Middle	730
JOHN F KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	UTICA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	UTICA, 13502City: Small	7–8	Middle	695
LOUIS V DENTI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	ROME CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	ROME, 13440Town: Fringe	KG–6	Primary	655
NEW HARTFORD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL	Record	NEW HARTFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	NEW HARTFORD, 13413Suburb: Midsize	10–12	High	645
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	UTICA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	UTICA, 13501City: Small	KG–6	Primary	639
WATSON WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	UTICA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	UTICA, 13501City: Small	KG–6	Primary	630
CAMDEN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL	Record	CAMDEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	CAMDEN, 13316Rural: Distant	9–12	High	620
GENERAL HERKIMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	UTICA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	UTICA, 13502City: Small	KG–6	Primary	597
PERRY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL	Record	NEW HARTFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	NEW HARTFORD, 13413Suburb: Midsize	7–9	Middle	584
CAMDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	CAMDEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	CAMDEN, 13316Rural: Distant	5–8	Middle	580
BELLAMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	ROME CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	ROME, 13440Town: Fringe	KG–6	Primary	567
KERNAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	UTICA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	UTICA, 13502City: Small	KG–6	Primary	566
VERNON-VERONA-SHERRILL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL	Record	SHERRILL CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	VERONA, 13478Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	563
CLINTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	CLINTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	CLINTON, 13323Suburb: Midsize	KG–5	Primary	546
NEW YORK MILLS SCHOOL	Record	NEW YORK MILLS UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT	NEW YORK MILLS, 13417Suburb: Midsize	KG–12	Other	546

THOMAS R PROCTOR HIGH SCHOOL

UTICA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

UTICA, 13501 / City: Small

Profile9–12High2,675 students

ROME FREE ACADEMY

ROME CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

ROME, 13441 / Town: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,511 students

WHITESBORO HIGH SCHOOL

WHITESBORO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

MARCY, 13403 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High938 students

LYNDON H STROUGH MIDDLE SCHOOL

ROME CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

ROME, 13440 / Town: Fringe

Record7–8Middle829 students

ONEIDA-HERKIMER-MADISON BOCES

NEW HARTFORD, 13413 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordKG–12Special Education733 students

SENATOR JAMES H DONOVAN MIDDLE SCHOOL

UTICA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

UTICA, 13502 / City: Small

Record7–8Middle730 students

JOHN F KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL

UTICA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

UTICA, 13502 / City: Small

Record7–8Middle695 students

LOUIS V DENTI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ROME CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

ROME, 13440 / Town: Fringe

RecordKG–6Primary655 students

NEW HARTFORD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

NEW HARTFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

NEW HARTFORD, 13413 / Suburb: Midsize

Record10–12High645 students

CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

UTICA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

UTICA, 13501 / City: Small

RecordKG–6Primary639 students

WATSON WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

UTICA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

UTICA, 13501 / City: Small

RecordKG–6Primary630 students

CAMDEN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

CAMDEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

CAMDEN, 13316 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High620 students

GENERAL HERKIMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

UTICA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

UTICA, 13502 / City: Small

RecordKG–6Primary597 students

PERRY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

NEW HARTFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

NEW HARTFORD, 13413 / Suburb: Midsize

Record7–9Middle584 students

CAMDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL

CAMDEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

CAMDEN, 13316 / Rural: Distant

Record5–8Middle580 students

BELLAMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ROME CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

ROME, 13440 / Town: Fringe

RecordKG–6Primary567 students

KERNAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

UTICA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

UTICA, 13502 / City: Small

RecordKG–6Primary566 students

VERNON-VERONA-SHERRILL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

SHERRILL CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

VERONA, 13478 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High563 students

CLINTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CLINTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLINTON, 13323 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordKG–5Primary546 students

NEW YORK MILLS SCHOOL

NEW YORK MILLS UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

NEW YORK MILLS, 13417 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordKG–12Other546 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$12,692

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 Oneida County?

Oneida County has a school score of 58/100, 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 Oneida County?

The high school graduation rate in Oneida County is 83.7%, 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 Oneida County spend per student?

Oneida County spends $12,692 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.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed 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.

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