For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 4,059 students in Allegany County, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Allegany County, NY are Cuba-rushford High School, Alfred-almond Junior-senior High School and Canaseraga School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Allegany County, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Allegany County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Allegany County, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is equal to the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wellsville Secondary School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Allegany County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cuba-rushford High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5476 Rt 305 N
Cuba, NY 14727
(585) 968-2650
Cuba, NY 14727
(585) 968-2650
Grades: 9-12
| 206 students
Rank: #22.
Alfred-almond Junior-senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6795 Rt 21
Almond, NY 14804
(607) 276-6559
Almond, NY 14804
(607) 276-6559
Grades: 7-12
| 243 students
Rank: #33.
Canaseraga School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8 Main St
Canaseraga, NY 14822
(607) 545-6421
Canaseraga, NY 14822
(607) 545-6421
Grades: PK-12
| 210 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Bolivar-richburg Junior-senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 School St
Bolivar, NY 14715
(585) 928-2561
Bolivar, NY 14715
(585) 928-2561
Grades: 6-12
| 350 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Scio Central School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3968 Washington St
Scio, NY 14880
(585) 593-5510
Scio, NY 14880
(585) 593-5510
Grades: PK-12
| 281 students
Rank: #66.
Fillmore Central School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
104 W Main St
Fillmore, NY 14735
(585) 567-2289
Fillmore, NY 14735
(585) 567-2289
Grades: PK-12
| 608 students
Rank: #77.
Belfast School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 King St
Belfast, NY 14711
(585) 365-2646
Belfast, NY 14711
(585) 365-2646
Grades: PK-12
| 315 students
Rank: #88.
Friendship Central School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
46 W Main St
Friendship, NY 14739
(585) 973-3311
Friendship, NY 14739
(585) 973-3311
Grades: PK-12
| 265 students
Rank: #99.
Whitesville Central School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
692 Main St
Whitesville, NY 14897
(607) 356-3301
Whitesville, NY 14897
(607) 356-3301
Grades: PK-12
| 129 students
Rank: #1010.
Genesee Valley Central School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Jaguar Dr
Belmont, NY 14813
(585) 268-7900
Belmont, NY 14813
(585) 268-7900
Grades: PK-12
| 544 students
Rank: #1111.
Wellsville Secondary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
126 W State St
Wellsville, NY 14895
(585) 596-2182
Wellsville, NY 14895
(585) 596-2182
Grades: 6-12
| 653 students
Rank: #1212.
Andover Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31-35 Elm St
Andover, NY 14806
(607) 478-8491
Andover, NY 14806
(607) 478-8491
Grades: PK-12
| 255 students
Allegany County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Allegany County Sheriff C/o Treasurer Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
Court House
Belmont, NY 14813
(585) 268-9208
Belmont, NY 14813
(585) 268-9208
Grades: 12
| n/a students
4 Jaguar Drive
Belmont, NY 14813
(585) 268-7900
Belmont, NY 14813
(585) 268-7900
Grades: PK-4
| 298 students
1 Jaguar Dr
Belmont, NY 14813
(585) 268-7900
Belmont, NY 14813
(585) 268-7900
Grades: 9-12
| 221 students
1 Jaguar Dr
Belmont, NY 14813
(585) 268-7900
Belmont, NY 14813
(585) 268-7900
Grades: 5-8
| 192 students
9114 School St
Rushford, NY 14777
(585) 437-2217
Rushford, NY 14777
(585) 437-2217
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
126 W State St
Wellsville, NY 14895
(585) 596-2143
Wellsville, NY 14895
(585) 596-2143
Grades: 6-8
| 270 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Allegany County, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Allegany County, NY include Cuba-rushford High School, Alfred-almond Junior-senior High School and Canaseraga School.
How many public high schools are located in Allegany County?
12 public high schools are located in Allegany County.
What is the racial composition of students in Allegany County?
Allegany County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Allegany County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Allegany County include: Whitesville Central School vs. Wellsville Secondary School, Wellsville Secondary School vs. Whitesville Central School, Friendship Central School vs. Genesee Valley Central School
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