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Allegany County

New York · Public K-12

Allegany County's public schools, 21 in all, serve approximately 5,589 K-12 students inside New York, with Wellsville Central School District the largest district by enrollment. By grade band, the county runs 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high schools.

7-year change in Allegany County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,589
-836 (-13%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
18
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
94%
was 95%
% Hispanic
2%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
21
12 districts
Enrollment
5,589
NCES CCD
Median income
$62,869
Below New York avg
Free/reduced lunch
49.6%
Above New York avg
Elementary
6
1,445 students
Middle
1
154 students
High
4
1,401 students
Combined / other
10
2,589 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
WELLSVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
1,141 students · 12 districts in Allegany County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Allegany County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
93%
Hispanic
2%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
94%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
24.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.1%
civilian labor
Median age
39
19.6% under 18

Test scores in Allegany County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 17 schools ranked. New York state average: 58.3%.

See all 17 schools in Allegany County ranked by score →

All schools (21)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
WELLSVILLE SECONDARY SCHOOLWellsvilleHigh06-12624·
FILLMORE CENTRAL SCHOOLFillmoreCombinedPK-12597·
GENESEE VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOLBelmontCombinedPK-12594·
WELLSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWellsvilleElementaryPK-05517·
CUBA-RUSHFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCubaElementaryPK-05363·
BOLIVAR-RICHBURG JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLBolivarHigh06-12336·
BELFAST SCHOOLBelfastCombinedPK-12318·
BOLIVAR-RICHBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOLRichburgElementaryPK-05298·
SCIO CENTRAL SCHOOLScioCombinedPK-12267·
FRIENDSHIP CENTRAL SCHOOLFriendshipCombinedPK-12259·
ALFRED-ALMOND ELEMENTARY SCHOOLAlmondElementaryPK-06250·
ALFRED-ALMOND JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLAlmondHigh07-12239·
ANDOVER SCHOOLAndoverCombinedPK-12239·
CANASERAGA SCHOOLCanaseragaCombinedPK-12203·
CUBA-RUSHFORD HIGH SCHOOLCubaHigh09-12202·
CUBA-RUSHFORD MIDDLE SCHOOLCubaMiddle06-08154·
WHITESVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOLWhitesvilleCombinedKG-12112·
BOLIVAR-RICHBURG PRE-K PROGRAMBolivarElementaryPK-PK17·
ALLEGANY CO SHERIFF C/O TREASURERBelmontElementaryM-M··
ANDOVER HIGH SCHOOLAndoverCombinedM-M··
ANDOVER MIDDLE SCHOOLAndoverCombinedM-M··

Cities in Allegany County

Andover3 schoolsCuba3 schoolsAlmond2 schoolsBelmont2 schoolsBolivar2 schoolsWellsville2 schoolsBelfast1 schoolCanaseraga1 schoolFillmore1 schoolFriendship1 schoolRichburg1 schoolScio1 schoolWhitesville1 school

About Allegany County

Allegany County is a sparse New York county of about 47,159 residents, home to 21 public schools and roughly 5,589 students.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show the median household earns about $62,869 a year, about 25% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 10%. That income level is 19% noticeably below the New York median.

For a sense of the school types, Allegany County consists of 6 elementary schools (1,445 students), 1 middle school (154), 4 high schools (1,401), and 10 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Allegany County is WELLSVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, which alone enrolls about 1,141 students.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 13%: 6,425 students in SY 2017-18 versus 5,589 in SY 2024-25.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Allegany County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Allegany County?
There are 21 public K-12 schools in Allegany County, New York, with a combined enrollment of about 5,589.
How many high schools are in Allegany County?
Allegany County, New York has 4 public high schools, serving approximately 1,401 students.
How many middle schools are in Allegany County?
Allegany County, New York has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 154 students.
How many elementary schools are in Allegany County?
Allegany County, New York has 6 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,445 students.
What is the largest school district in Allegany County?
WELLSVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest school district in Allegany County, serving approximately 1,141 students. The county contains 12 school districts overall.
How many people live in Allegany County?
Allegany County has roughly 47,159 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Allegany County?
Median household income in Allegany County is $62,869, below the New York average of $77,785. About 9.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Allegany County?
Approximately 24.9% of adults 25 and older in Allegany County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Allegany County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 49.6% of students in Allegany County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the New York county average of 48.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Allegany County schools?
Across Allegany County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 8.8 to 1.

Allegany County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data