For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 880 students in Rome, NY.
The top-ranked public middle school in Rome, NY is Lyndon H Strough Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rome, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Rome have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Rome, NY (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lyndon H Strough Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 Laurel St
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 338-5201
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 338-5201
Gr: 7-8 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
New York State School For The Deaf
Special Education School
401 Turin St
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 337-8400
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 337-8400
Gr: PK-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rome, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
110 W Linden St
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 338-5380
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 338-5380
Gr: K-4 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
620 E Bloomfield St
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 338-5302
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 338-5302
Gr: K-6 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
8679 Elmer Hill Road
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-1240
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-1240
Gr: PK | 198 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Mohawk Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
6100 School Rd
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 339-5232
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 339-5232
Gr: Inquire with school
Oneida Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
6100 School Rd
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 339-6880
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 339-6880
Gr: Inquire with school | 4 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Rome, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Rome, NY include Lyndon H Strough Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Rome?
2 public middle schools are located in Rome.
What is the racial composition of students in Rome?
Rome public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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