For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,992 students in Riverhead, NY.
The top ranked public high school in Riverhead, NY is Riverhead Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverhead, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Riverhead have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Riverhead, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Riverhead Senior High School, with 81% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Riverhead, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverhead Senior High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Harrison Ave
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 369-6723
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 369-6723
Gr: 9-12 | 1,986 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
Suffolk County Sheriffs Office
Alternative School
1 Center Dr
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 852-2200
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 852-2200
Gr: 11-12 | 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Riverhead, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Riverhead, NY include Riverhead Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Riverhead?
2 public high schools are located in Riverhead.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverhead?
Riverhead public high schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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