Total enrollment
5,767
-217 (-4%) vs SY 2020-21
Orleans County
New York · Public K-12
Public-school enrollment in Orleans County clocks in around 5,767 students across 13 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, and 5 high).
4-year change in Orleans County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
13
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Orleans County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In New York | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 50.9% | #39 of 61 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 5,767 | #50 of 61 | #1,191 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 13 | #56 of 61 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 8.5:1 | #3 of 61 | #12 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 54.7% | #11 of 61 | #1,375 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 36.3% | #30 of 61 | #1,608 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.
Orleans County school rankings
Residents
39,608
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
13
6 districts
Enrollment
5,767
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$65,969
Below New York avg
Free/reduced lunch
54.7%
Above New York avg
Elementary
6
2,854 students
Middle
1
400 students
High
5
2,040 students
Combined / other
1
473 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
1,725 students · 6 districts in Orleans County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Orleans 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+
17.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.1%
civilian labor
Median age
44
18.8% under 18
Test scores in Orleans County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 11 schools ranked. New York state average: 58.3%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RONALD L SODOMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Albion | Elementary | PK-05 | 826 | · |
| MEDINA JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Medina | High | 07-12 | 569 | · |
| HOLLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Holley | Elementary | PK-06 | 513 | · |
| CHARLES D'AMICO HIGH SCHOOL | Albion | High | 09-12 | 499 | · |
| ORLEANS-NIAGARA BOCES | Medina | Combined | KG-12 | 473 | · |
| HOLLEY JUNIOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Holley | High | 07-12 | 423 | · |
| CARL I BERGERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL | Albion | Middle | 06-08 | 400 | · |
| CLIFFORD WISE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | Medina | Elementary | 03-06 | 383 | · |
| OAK ORCHARD PRIMARY SCHOOL | Medina | Elementary | PK-02 | 383 | · |
| LYNDONVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Lyndonville | Elementary | PK-06 | 381 | · |
| KENDALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Kendall | Elementary | PK-06 | 368 | · |
| KENDALL JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Kendall | High | 07-12 | 311 | · |
| L A WEBBER MIDDLE-HIGH SCHOOL | Lyndonville | High | 07-12 | 238 | · |
Cities in Orleans County
About Orleans County
Across the rural-scale New York county of Orleans County of about 39,608 residents, the public-school footprint covers 13 schools and about 5,767 students.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $65,969, about 18% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 9%. That income level is 15% lower than the New York median.
For a sense of the school types, Orleans County spans 6 elementary schools (2,854 students), 1 middle school (400), 5 high schools (2,040), and 1 combined or other schools.
The largest single district in Orleans County is ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, which alone enrolls about 1,725 students.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 5,767 students, shrank 4% from the 5,984 reported in SY 2020-21.
On allk12, the community for Orleans County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data