For the 2025 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 Mount Markham Senior High School, Central Valley Academy and James A Green Junior-senior 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 52% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Herkimer County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Herkimer County, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central Valley Academy, 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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Herkimer County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mount Markham Senior High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
500 Fairground Rd
West Winfield, NY 13491
(315) 822-2900
West Winfield, NY 13491
(315) 822-2900
Grades: 9-12
| 307 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 617 students
Rank: #33.
James A Green Junior-senior High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
38 Slawson St
Dolgeville, NY 13329
(315) 429-3155
Dolgeville, NY 13329
(315) 429-3155
Grades: 7-12
| 359 students
Rank: #44.
Little Falls High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 High School Rd
Little Falls, NY 13365
(315) 823-1167
Little Falls, NY 13365
(315) 823-1167
Grades: 9-12
| 344 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 263 students
Rank: #66.
Poland Junior-senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
74 Cold Brook St
Poland, NY 13431
(315) 826-0209
Poland, NY 13431
(315) 826-0209
Grades: 6-12
| 252 students
Rank: #77.
Town Of Webb School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3002 Main St
Old Forge, NY 13420
(315) 369-3222
Old Forge, NY 13420
(315) 369-3222
Grades: PK-12
| 233 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Owen D Young Central School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2316 State Rt 80
Van Hornesville, NY 13475
(315) 858-0729
Van Hornesville, NY 13475
(315) 858-0729
Grades: K-12
| 162 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
West Canada Valley Junior-senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5447 State Rt 28
Newport, NY 13416
(315) 845-6800
Newport, NY 13416
(315) 845-6800
Grades: 7-12
| 296 students
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
Grades: K-12
| 954 students
Rank: #1111.
Herkimer High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 W German St
Herkimer, NY 13350
(315) 866-2230
Herkimer, NY 13350
(315) 866-2230
Grades: 6-12
| 543 students
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
Grades: K-12
| 307 students
Herkimer County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Herkimer County Correctional Facility (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
711 Middleville Rd., Herkimer,
Herkimer, NY 13350
(315) 867-1252
Herkimer, NY 13350
(315) 867-1252
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1 Golden Bomber Dr
Ilion, NY 13357
(315) 895-7471
Ilion, NY 13357
(315) 895-7471
Grades: 7-12
| 730 students
500 Fairground Road
West Winfield, NY 13491
(315) 822-6343
West Winfield, NY 13491
(315) 822-6343
Grades: 9-12
| 472 students
77 East North St
Ilion, NY 13357
(315) 895-7720
Ilion, NY 13357
(315) 895-7720
Grades: PK-6
| 480 students
160 School Ln
Frankfort, NY 13340
(315) 735-8336
Frankfort, NY 13340
(315) 735-8336
Grades: K-5
| 245 students
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 Mount Markham Senior High School, Central Valley Academy and James A Green Junior-senior 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 61% (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: Herkimer High School vs. Little Falls High School, James A Green Junior-senior High School vs. Little Falls High School, Herkimer High School vs. Central Valley Academy
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