Best Public Schools in Binghamton, NY

The Binghamton, New York area is home to 19 schools, including 11 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals stark differences in academic performance between the higher-performing schools in the Chenango Forks and Chenango Valley districts compared to those in the Binghamton City School District.

Chenango Forks High School and Chenango Valley High School consistently rank among the top schools in the state, with high graduation rates, low dropout rates, and strong academic performance. In contrast, Binghamton High School struggles with lower graduation rates, higher dropout rates, and significant challenges with chronic absenteeism.

The data also reveals the importance of early intervention, as many of the elementary schools in the Binghamton City School District, such as Theodore Roosevelt School, have much lower proficiency rates on state assessments compared to higher-performing schools like Chenango Forks Elementary School. The data also suggests that resource allocation and socioeconomic factors play a significant role in the educational outcomes of these schools.