For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 821 students in Herkimer, NY.
The top-ranked public high school in Herkimer, NY is Herkimer High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Herkimer, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Herkimer have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Herkimer, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Herkimer 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 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Herkimer, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Herkimer High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 W German St
Herkimer, NY 13350
(315) 866-2230
Herkimer, NY 13350
(315) 866-2230
Gr: 6-12 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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
Gr: K-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Herkimer, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Herkimer County Correctional Facility (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
711 Middleville Rd., Herkimer,
Herkimer, NY 13350
(315) 867-1252
Herkimer, NY 13350
(315) 867-1252
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Herkimer, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Herkimer, NY include Herkimer High School.
How many public high schools are located in Herkimer?
2 public high schools are located in Herkimer.
What is the racial composition of students in Herkimer?
Herkimer public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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