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Best Cayuga County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 2,950 students in Cayuga County, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cayuga County, NY are Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School, Weedsport Junior-senior High School and Cato-meridian Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cayuga County, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Cayuga County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Cayuga County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2384 Rt 34b
Aurora, NY 13026
(315) 364-7111
Gr: 7-12 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Weedsport Junior-senior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2821 E Brutus St
Weedsport, NY 13166
(315) 834-6652
Gr: 6-12 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Cato-meridian Junior-senior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2851 State Rte 370
Cato, NY 13033
(315) 626-3439
Gr: 7-12 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Moravia Junior-senior High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
68 S Main St
Moravia, NY 13118
(315) 497-2670
Gr: 6-12 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Port Byron Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
30 Maple Ave
Port Byron, NY 13140
(315) 776-5728
Gr: 7-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Union Springs Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
239 Cayuga St
Union Springs, NY 13160
(315) 889-4112
Gr: 6-8 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Auburn Junior High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
191 Franklin St
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 255-8480
Gr: 7-8 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Cayuga-onondaga Boces
Special Education School
1879 W Genesee St Rd
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 253-0361
Gr: K-12 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Cayuga County, NY

Cayuga County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Auburn Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
135 State St
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 253-8401
Gr: Inquire with school | 14 students Minority enrollment: 64%
Auburn Res Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
6734 Pineridge Road
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 253-2789
Gr: 7-11 | 22 students
Cato-meridian Middle School (Closed 2023)
2851 State Rte 370
Cato, NY 13033
(315) 626-3319
Gr: 5-8
Cayuga Correctonal Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Route 38a
Moravia, NY 13118
(315) 497-1110
Gr: Inquire with school | 16 students
Cayuga County Jail (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
7445 County House Road
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 253-1222
Cayuga Elementary School (Closed 2023)
255 Wheat St
Cayuga, NY 13034
(315) 889-4170
Gr: PK-4 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Harriet Tubman Res Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
6706 Pine Ridge Road
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 255-3481
Gr: 7-11 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Leslie B Lehn Middle School (Closed 2009)
30 Maple Ave
Port Byron, NY 13140
(315) 776-5728
Gr: 5-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Southern Cayuga Elementary School-howland Building (Closed 2014)
2892route 34b
Aurora, NY 13026
(315) 364-7621
West Middle School (Closed 2012)
217 Genesee St
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 255-8543
Gr: 6-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Cayuga County, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cayuga County, NY include Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School, Weedsport Junior-senior High School and Cato-meridian Junior-senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cayuga County?
8 public middle schools are located in Cayuga County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cayuga County?
Cayuga County public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Cayuga County are often viewed compared to one another?

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