Total enrollment
8,576
-389 (-4%) vs SY 2020-21
Cayuga County
New York · Public K-12
Parents in Cayuga County researching K-12 options have 22 public schools to consider, with combined enrollment near 8,576 (11 elementary, 2 middle, and 8 high).
4-year change in Cayuga County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
22
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Cayuga County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In New York | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 50.0% | #42 of 61 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 8,576 | #37 of 61 | #901 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 22 | #38 of 61 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.3:1 | #26 of 61 | #171 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 50.5% | #18 of 61 | #1,594 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 32.7% | #34 of 61 | #1,717 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Cayuga County school rankings
Residents
75,102
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
22
9 districts
Enrollment
8,576
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$67,904
Below New York avg
Free/reduced lunch
50.5%
Above New York avg
Elementary
11
4,318 students
Middle
2
725 students
High
8
3,241 students
Combined / other
1
292 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
AUBURN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
3,732 students · 9 districts in Cayuga County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Cayuga 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
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
24.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.8%
civilian labor
Median age
44
19.3% under 18
Test scores in Cayuga County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 20 schools ranked. New York state average: 58.3%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
Cities in Cayuga County
About Cayuga County
Cayuga County is a middle-population county of about 75,102 residents in New York. Its public-school system teaches approximately 8,576 students across 22 schools.
Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $67,904 a year, roughly 25% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 9%. That income level is 13% meaningfully below the New York median.
In terms of grade levels, Cayuga County comprises 11 elementary schools (4,318 students), 2 middle schools (725), 8 high schools (3,241), and 1 combined or other schools.
AUBURN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 3,732 students on its own.
Over the past 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Cayuga County has contracted 4% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 8,965 students to 8,576.
On allk12, the community for Cayuga County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data