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Best Wayne County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public middle schools serving 4,348 students in Wayne County, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wayne County, NY are Wayne Central Middle School, Marion Junior-senior High School and Red Creek Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Wayne County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wayne Central Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6076 Ontario Ctr Rd
Ontario Center, NY 14520
(315) 524-1080
Gr: 5-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Marion Junior-senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4034 Warner Rd
Marion, NY 14505
(315) 926-4228
Gr: 7-12 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Red Creek Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6608 South St
Red Creek, NY 13143
(315) 754-2070
Gr: 6-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Williamson Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4184 Miller St
Williamson, NY 14589
(315) 589-9665
Gr: 5-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Sodus Jr/sr High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
54 Mill St Ext
Sodus, NY 14551
(315) 483-5280
Gr: 7-12 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Gananda Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Dayspring Rdg
Walworth, NY 14568
(315) 986-3521
Gr: 6-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Sodus Intermediate School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
54 Mill St Ext
Sodus, NY 14551
(315) 483-5242
Gr: 2-7 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #88.
Palmyra-macedon Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
163 Hyde Pkwy
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-3450
Gr: 6-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Newark Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Peirson Ave
Newark, NY 14513
(315) 332-3295
Gr: 6-8 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1010.
Lyons Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10 Clyde Rd
Lyons, NY 14489
(315) 946-2200
Gr: 7-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1111.
North Rose-wolcott Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5957 New Hartford St
Wolcott, NY 14590
(315) 594-3130
Gr: 5-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1212.
Clyde-savannah Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
215 Glasgow St
Clyde, NY 14433
(315) 902-3200
Gr: 7-9 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Ontario-seneca-yates-cayuga-wayne Boces
Special Education School
131 Drumlin Ct
Newark, NY 14513
(315) 332-7284
Gr: K-12 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Wayne County, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wayne County, NY include Wayne Central Middle School, Marion Junior-senior High School and Red Creek Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Wayne County?
13 public middle schools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?

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