For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,754 students in Franklin County, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Franklin County, NY are Saranac Lake Senior High School, Salmon River High School and Franklin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the New York public high school average of 78%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Franklin County, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the New York average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Saranac Lake Senior 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 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New York public high school average of 58% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Franklin County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Saranac Lake Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
79 Canaras Ave
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-4450
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-4450
Grades: 9-12
| 362 students
Rank: #22.
Salmon River High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
637 County Rt 1
Fort Covington, NY 12937
(518) 358-6620
Fort Covington, NY 12937
(518) 358-6620
Grades: 9-12
| 402 students
Rank: #33.
Franklin High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
42 Huskie Ln
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-7807
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-7807
Grades: 9-12
| 681 students
Rank: #44.
Chateaugay High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
42 River St
Chateaugay, NY 12920
(518) 497-6611
Chateaugay, NY 12920
(518) 497-6611
Grades: 7-12
| 238 students
Rank: #55.
Brushton-moira High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
758 County Rt 7
Brushton, NY 12916
(518) 529-7342
Brushton, NY 12916
(518) 529-7342
Grades: 7-12
| 344 students
Rank: #66.
Saint Regis Falls Central School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
92 N Main St
Saint Regis Falls, NY 12980
(518) 856-9421
Saint Regis Falls, NY 12980
(518) 856-9421
Grades: PK-12
| 255 students
Rank: #77.
Tupper Lake Middle-high School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25 Chaney Ave
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
(518) 359-3322
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
(518) 359-3322
Grades: 6-12
| 387 students
Rank: n/an/a
Franklin-essex-hamilton Boces
Special Education School
23 Husky Lane
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-6420
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-6420
Grades: 7-12
| 85 students
Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bare Hill Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Cady Rd
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-8411
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-8411
Grades: Inquire with school
| 3 students
Camp Gabriels (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Box 100
Gabriels, NY 12939
(518) 327-3111
Gabriels, NY 12939
(518) 327-3111
Grades: Inquire with school
| 4 students
Chasm Road Icf (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Chasm Road
Chateaugay, NY 12920
Chateaugay, NY 12920
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Chateaugay Asactc (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
7874 State Route 11
Chateaugay, NY 12920
(518) 497-3300
Chateaugay, NY 12920
(518) 497-3300
Grades: Inquire with school
| 1 students
Franklin Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
3 Brewster St
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-6040
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-6040
Grades: Inquire with school
| 3 students
Franklin County Jail (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
45 Bare Hill Rd
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-6795
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-6795
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
79 Canaras Ave
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-2778
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-2778
Grades: K-3
| 54 students
79 Canaras Ave
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-3350
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-3350
Grades: PK-K
| 78 students
637 Co. Rt. 1
Fort Covington, NY 12937
(518) 358-6620
Fort Covington, NY 12937
(518) 358-6620
Grades: 7-12
| 678 students
Sunmount Developmental Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
2445 State Rt 30
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
(518) 359-4485
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
(518) 359-4485
Grades: Inquire with school
| 5 students
Sunmount Dvlpmntl Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
2445 State Route 30
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
(518) 359-3311
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
(518) 359-3311
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Upstate Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
309 Bare Hill Rd
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-6997
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-6997
Grades: Inquire with school
| 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Franklin County, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Franklin County, NY include Saranac Lake Senior High School, Salmon River High School and Franklin High School.
How many public high schools are located in Franklin County, NY?
8 public high schools are located in Franklin County, NY.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County, NY?
Franklin County, NY public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 58% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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