Fort Stanwix National Monument · Photo: M Colangelo Sr · CC BY-SA 3.0Rome’s public schools score below 94% of New York districts on tests and graduation
Reading proficiency in Rome’s districts is 26%, below the New York average (49%). The grade covers the public school district serving Rome, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New York, not nationally.
From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 71% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Rome’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 26% of tested students were proficient in reading and 27% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 71% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
73% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across New York. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $25,324 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Five elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 7 the district’s path is Lyndon H Strough Middle School, then Rome Free Academy. Enrollment is up 10% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Rome Catholic School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Rome’s grade
D: better than 6% of New York school districts, #733 of 755 New York towns. Both inputs trail the New York average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Rome, with each school’s own grade.
7th grade in Rome
Lyndon H Strough Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 817 students · 11:1 students per teacher
Rome’s public schools are run by Rome City School District, which also serves Lee and Western. Parts of Rome (13%, 8% and 3% of its land) are served by Sherrill City, Oriskany Central and Westmoreland Central instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Rome vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Rome’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Rome | D | Rome City |
| Verona | B | Sherrill City |
| Vienna | B− | Camden Central |
| Floyd | B | Holland Patent Central |
| Westmoreland | A− | Westmoreland Central |
| Lee | D | Rome City PK–12 · Adirondack Central PK–12 |
| Annsville | B− | Camden Central |
| Whitestown | B+ | Oriskany Central PK–12 · Whitesboro Central K–12 |
| Western | D | Holland Patent Central PK–12 · Adirondack Central PK–12 · Rome City PK–12 |
2 of the 8 neighbors share Rome City with Rome, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Rome
10 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New York’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Rome’s schools
Are Rome’s schools good?
On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Rome children attend score below 94% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a D Schools grade, #733 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 2%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Rome in?
Rome City School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 5,196 students in 9 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Rome are served by Sherrill City, Oriskany Central and Westmoreland Central.
Where do Rome kids go to high school?
Rome Free Academy, with 1,512 students; its own test results earn an A.
What is Rome’s graduation rate?
73% of the class of 2023 in Rome City School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does Rome spend per student?
$25,324 in Rome City School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Rome?
Yes: Rome Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–6, 123 students).
Parents talk
What Rome families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Rome → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New York. Stars are from neighbors.