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

No. Use the Orleans 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 Orleans 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 Orleans County?

Start with the 13 listed public schools and 6 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Orleans County Schools & Education

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

Orleans County, New York

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

School Score

77/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Higher Signal

Graduation Rate

90.8%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

90.8%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 85.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,206

National avg $13,239

State avg $14,719

School Score

77/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 63/100

State Score Position

of 62 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Orleans County

Measured School Summary

Orleans County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 77/100 and a graduation rate of 90.8%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.

Funding Context

With $13,206 per pupil, Orleans County has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 21% above the New York average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 5.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 10% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Orleans 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

13 public schools and 6 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

77/100

Higher measured signal. Ranks #7 of 62 New York counties with school score data.

Completion

90.8%

5.5 pts above the state average

Funding context

$13,206

$1,513 below the state average

School coverage

6 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Orleans County has 13 public schools across 6 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 Orleans 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.

Higher-signal county

Orleans County screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.

State position

of 62 New York counties with school score data. The county score is 14 points above 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.

ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

1,737 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

MEDINA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary and high visible

1,396 students

Elementary 2Middle 0High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

HOLLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary and high visible

966 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

KENDALL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary and high visible

680 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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 Orleans County?

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

Intimate Schooling in Orleans County

Orleans County operates a focused system of 13 public schools across six school districts. The total enrollment of 5,866 students is served by six elementary and five high schools, plus one middle school and one specialized facility. This small-scale infrastructure ensures students remain well-connected to their local communities.

Albion and Medina Lead the Districts

The Albion Central School District is the county's largest, serving 1,737 students across three schools. Medina Central School District is also a key provider, with 1,396 students enrolled. There are no charter schools in the county, as the six traditional districts meet the community's educational needs.

A Town and Rural Education Feel

Schools in Orleans are primarily situated in towns or rural areas, with no city or suburban locales. The average school size is 451 students, though Ronald L. Sodoma Elementary is the largest with 820 pupils. This lack of large urban campuses creates a personalized, community-centric atmosphere for all grade levels.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Orleans County

Reported Enrollment

5,866

13 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary6

Middle1

High5

Other1

6 School Districts in Orleans County

ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

3 schools

1,737 students

MEDINA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

3 schools

1,396 students

HOLLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools

966 students

KENDALL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools

680 students

LYNDONVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools

593 students

ORLEANS-NIAGARA BOCES

1 school

494 students

13 Public Schools in Orleans County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

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

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Public schools in Orleans County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
RONALD L SODOMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	ALBION, 14411Town: Distant	PK–5	Primary	820
MEDINA JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL	Record	MEDINA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	MEDINA, 14103Town: Distant	7–12	High	614
HOLLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	HOLLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	HOLLEY, 14470Town: Fringe	PK–6	Primary	543
CHARLES D'AMICO HIGH SCHOOL	Record	ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	ALBION, 14411Town: Distant	9–12	High	514
ORLEANS-NIAGARA BOCES	Record	ORLEANS-NIAGARA BOCES	MEDINA, 14103Rural: Fringe	KG–12	Special Education	494
HOLLEY JUNIOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL	Record	HOLLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	HOLLEY, 14470Town: Fringe	7–12	High	423
CARL I BERGERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	ALBION, 14411Town: Distant	6–8	Middle	403
CLIFFORD WISE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL	Record	MEDINA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	MEDINA, 14103Town: Distant	3–6	Primary	395
OAK ORCHARD PRIMARY SCHOOL	Record	MEDINA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	MEDINA, 14103Town: Distant	PK–2	Primary	387
LYNDONVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	LYNDONVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	LYNDONVILLE, 14098Rural: Distant	PK–6	Primary	358
KENDALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	KENDALL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	KENDALL, 14476Rural: Distant	PK–6	Primary	355
KENDALL JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL	Record	KENDALL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	KENDALL, 14476Rural: Distant	7–12	High	325
L A WEBBER MIDDLE-HIGH SCHOOL	Record	LYNDONVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	LYNDONVILLE, 14098Rural: Distant	7–12	High	235

RONALD L SODOMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

ALBION, 14411 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary820 students

MEDINA JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

MEDINA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

MEDINA, 14103 / Town: Distant

Record7–12High614 students

HOLLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HOLLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

HOLLEY, 14470 / Town: Fringe

RecordPK–6Primary543 students

CHARLES D'AMICO HIGH SCHOOL

ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

ALBION, 14411 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High514 students

ORLEANS-NIAGARA BOCES

MEDINA, 14103 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–12Special Education494 students

HOLLEY JUNIOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

HOLLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

HOLLEY, 14470 / Town: Fringe

Record7–12High423 students

CARL I BERGERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL

ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

ALBION, 14411 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle403 students

CLIFFORD WISE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

MEDINA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

MEDINA, 14103 / Town: Distant

Record3–6Primary395 students

OAK ORCHARD PRIMARY SCHOOL

MEDINA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

MEDINA, 14103 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–2Primary387 students

LYNDONVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LYNDONVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

LYNDONVILLE, 14098 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary358 students

KENDALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

KENDALL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

KENDALL, 14476 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary355 students

KENDALL JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

KENDALL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

KENDALL, 14476 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High325 students

L A WEBBER MIDDLE-HIGH SCHOOL

LYNDONVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

LYNDONVILLE, 14098 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High235 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$13,206

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 Orleans County?

Orleans County has a school score of 77/100, which is a higher 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 Orleans County?

The high school graduation rate in Orleans County is 90.8%, which is above 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 Orleans County spend per student?

Orleans County spends $13,206 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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