For the 2025-26 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 5,044 students in Wayne County, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Wayne County, NY are Palmyra-macedon Senior High School, Wayne Senior High School and Lyons Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Wayne County, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Williamson 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 20% 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 Wayne County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palmyra-macedon Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
151 Hyde Pkwy
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-3420
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-3420
Gr: 9-12 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Wayne Senior High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6200 Ontario Ctr Rd
Ontario Center, NY 14520
(315) 524-1050
Ontario Center, NY 14520
(315) 524-1050
Gr: 9-12 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Lyons Senior High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10 Clyde Rd
Lyons, NY 14489
(315) 946-2200
Lyons, NY 14489
(315) 946-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Williamson Senior High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5891 Rt 21
Williamson, NY 14589
(315) 589-9621
Williamson, NY 14589
(315) 589-9621
Gr: 9-12 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Ruben A Cirillo High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3195 Wiedrick Rd
Walworth, NY 14568
(315) 986-3521
Walworth, NY 14568
(315) 986-3521
Gr: 9-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Marion Junior-senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4034 Warner Rd
Marion, NY 14505
(315) 926-4228
Marion, NY 14505
(315) 926-4228
Gr: 7-12 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Newark Senior High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
625 Peirson Ave
Newark, NY 14513
(315) 332-3242
Newark, NY 14513
(315) 332-3242
Gr: 9-12 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #88.
Red Creek High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6574 South St
Red Creek, NY 13143
(315) 754-2040
Red Creek, NY 13143
(315) 754-2040
Gr: 9-12 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #99.
Clyde-savannah High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
215 Glasgow St
Clyde, NY 14433
(315) 902-3050
Clyde, NY 14433
(315) 902-3050
Gr: 10-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1010.
Sodus Jr/sr High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
54 Mill St Ext
Sodus, NY 14551
(315) 483-5280
Sodus, NY 14551
(315) 483-5280
Gr: 7-12 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1111.
North Rose-wolcott High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11631 Salter-colvin Rd
Wolcott, NY 14590
(315) 594-3100
Wolcott, NY 14590
(315) 594-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1212.
Clyde-savannah Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
215 Glasgow St
Clyde, NY 14433
(315) 902-3200
Clyde, NY 14433
(315) 902-3200
Gr: 7-9 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Ontario-seneca-yates-cayuga-wayne Boces
Special Education School
131 Drumlin Ct
Newark, NY 14513
(315) 332-7284
Newark, NY 14513
(315) 332-7284
Gr: K-12 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Wayne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Butler Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Westbury Cutoff Rd
Red Creek, NY 13143
(315) 754-8001
Red Creek, NY 13143
(315) 754-8001
Gr: Inquire with school | 12 students
5751 New Hartford St
Wolcott, NY 14590
(315) 594-3132
Wolcott, NY 14590
(315) 594-3132
Gr: K-2 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
4320 Canandaigua Rd
Ontario Center, NY 14520
(315) 524-1170
Ontario Center, NY 14520
(315) 524-1170
Gr: K-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
3195 Wiedrick Rd
Walworth, NY 14568
(315) 986-3521
Walworth, NY 14568
(315) 986-3521
Gr: 9-12 | 336 students Minority enrollment: 6%
13107 School St
Savannah, NY 13146
(315) 902-3200
Savannah, NY 13146
(315) 902-3200
Gr: 5-6 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Wayne County, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Wayne County, NY include Palmyra-macedon Senior High School, Wayne Senior High School and Lyons Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wayne County?
13 public high schools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public high schools minority enrollment is 20% 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 Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Wayne County include: Newark Senior High School vs. Palmyra-macedon Senior High School, Palmyra-macedon Senior High School vs. Newark Senior High School, Red Creek High School vs. Lyons Senior High School
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