For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 4,637 students in Herkimer County, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Herkimer County, NY are Central Valley Academy, Mount Markham Senior High School and Frankfort-schuyler Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Herkimer County, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Herkimer County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Herkimer County, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mount Markham Senior High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Herkimer County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Valley Academy
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
111 Frederick St
Ilion, NY 13357
(315) 895-7471
Ilion, NY 13357
(315) 895-7471
Gr: 9-12 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Mount Markham Senior High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 Fairground Rd
West Winfield, NY 13491
(315) 822-2900
West Winfield, NY 13491
(315) 822-2900
Gr: 9-12 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Frankfort-schuyler Central High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
605 Palmer St
Frankfort, NY 13340
(315) 895-7461
Frankfort, NY 13340
(315) 895-7461
Gr: 9-12 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Town Of Webb School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3002 Main St
Old Forge, NY 13420
(315) 369-3222
Old Forge, NY 13420
(315) 369-3222
Gr: PK-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Poland Junior-senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
74 Cold Brook St
Poland, NY 13431
(315) 826-7900
Poland, NY 13431
(315) 826-7900
Gr: 6-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Little Falls High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 High School Rd
Little Falls, NY 13365
(315) 823-1167
Little Falls, NY 13365
(315) 823-1167
Gr: 9-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
James A Green Junior-senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
38 Slawson St
Dolgeville, NY 13329
(315) 429-3155
Dolgeville, NY 13329
(315) 429-3155
Gr: 7-12 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #88.
West Canada Valley Junior-senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5447 State Rt 28
Newport, NY 13416
(315) 845-6800
Newport, NY 13416
(315) 845-6800
Gr: 7-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #99.
Herkimer High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 W German St
Herkimer, NY 13350
(315) 866-2230
Herkimer, NY 13350
(315) 866-2230
Gr: 6-12 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1010.
Utica Academy Of Science Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
160 School Ln
Frankfort, NY 13340
(315) 266-1072
Frankfort, NY 13340
(315) 266-1072
Gr: K-12 | 997 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1111.
Owen D Young Central School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2316 State Rt 80
Van Hornesville, NY 13475
(315) 858-0729
Van Hornesville, NY 13475
(315) 858-0729
Gr: K-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Herkimer-fulton-hamilton-otsego Boces
Special Education School
352 Gros Blvd
Herkimer, NY 13350
(315) 867-2023
Herkimer, NY 13350
(315) 867-2023
Gr: K-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Herkimer County, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Herkimer County, NY include Central Valley Academy, Mount Markham Senior High School and Frankfort-schuyler Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Herkimer County?
12 public high schools are located in Herkimer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Herkimer County?
Herkimer County public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Herkimer County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Herkimer County include: James A Green Junior-senior High School vs. Little Falls High School, Herkimer High School vs. Central Valley Academy, Herkimer High School vs. Little Falls High School
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