For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 3,744 students in Clinton County, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Clinton County, NY are Peru High School, Plattsburgh Senior High School and Saranac High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton County, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Clinton County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public high schools.
Clinton County, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ausable Valley High 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 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Clinton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Peru High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17 School St
Peru, NY 12972
(518) 643-6400
Peru, NY 12972
(518) 643-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 545 students
Rank: #22.
Plattsburgh Senior High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 Clifford Dr
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 561-7500
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 561-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 560 students
Rank: #33.
Saranac High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
60 Picketts Crnrs Rd
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5800
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 440 students
Rank: #44.
Beekmantown High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
37 Eagle Way
West Chazy, NY 12992
(518) 563-8787
West Chazy, NY 12992
(518) 563-8787
Grades: 9-12
| 577 students
Rank: #55.
Northeastern Clinton Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
103 Rt 276
Champlain, NY 12919
(518) 298-8638
Champlain, NY 12919
(518) 298-8638
Grades: PK-12
| 375 students
Rank: #66.
Ausable Valley High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1490 Rt 9n
Keeseville, NY 12924
(518) 834-2800
Keeseville, NY 12924
(518) 834-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 349 students
Rank: #77.
Chazy Central Rural Junior-senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
609 Miner Farm Rd
Chazy, NY 12921
(518) 846-7135
Chazy, NY 12921
(518) 846-7135
Grades: 7-12
| 230 students
Rank: #88.
Northern Adirondack Middle/high School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5586 Rt 11
Ellenburg Depot, NY 12935
(518) 594-3962
Ellenburg Depot, NY 12935
(518) 594-3962
Grades: 6-12
| 429 students
Rank: n/an/a
Clinton-essex-warren-washington Boces
Special Education School
1585 Military Turnpike
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 561-0100
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 561-0100
Grades: K-12
| 239 students
Clinton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adirondack Res Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
518 Norrisville Road
Schuyler Falls, NY 12985
(518) 643-9444
Schuyler Falls, NY 12985
(518) 643-9444
Grades: 8-12
| 23 students
Adirondack Wilderness Challenge High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
516 Norrisville Road
Schuyler Falls, NY 12985
(518) 643-7188
Schuyler Falls, NY 12985
(518) 643-7188
Grades: 8-11
| 24 students
Altona Correctional Facility (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
555 Devils Den Rd
Altona, NY 12910
(518) 236-7841
Altona, NY 12910
(518) 236-7841
Grades: Inquire with school
| 1 students
P.o. Box 8
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5500
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5500
Grades: K-6
| 142 students
140 Elm Street
Champlain, NY 12919
(518) 298-2041
Champlain, NY 12919
(518) 298-2041
Grades: K-5
| 135 students
Champlain Home For Children (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
4766 Crete Blvd
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Clinton Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Box B
Dannemora, NY 12929
(518) 492-2511
Dannemora, NY 12929
(518) 492-2511
Grades: Inquire with school
| 34 students
Clinton County Sheriffs Department Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
25 Mccarthy Ave
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 565-4730
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 565-4730
Grades: 11
| 2 students
P.o. Box 8
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5550
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5550
Grades: K-6
| 134 students
Lyon Mountain Correctional Facility (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3864 Rt 374
Lyon Mountain, NY 12952
Lyon Mountain, NY 12952
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
116 Pleasant St
Peru, NY 12972
(518) 643-6100
Peru, NY 12972
(518) 643-6100
Grades: K-3
| 430 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Clinton County, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Clinton County, NY include Peru High School, Plattsburgh Senior High School and Saranac High School.
How many public high schools are located in Clinton County?
9 public high schools are located in Clinton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton County?
Clinton County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Clinton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Clinton County include: Plattsburgh Senior High School vs. Beekmantown High School, Beekmantown High School vs. Plattsburgh Senior High School, Saranac High School vs. Peru High School
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