Top 10 Best Wayne County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 4,975 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 Ruben A Cirillo 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 73% (versus the New York public high school average of 78%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public high schools.
Wayne County, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the New York average of 87%.
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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 58% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Wayne County Public High Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palmyra-macedon Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
151 Hyde Pkwy
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-3420
Grades: 9-12
| 597 students
Rank: #22.
Wayne Senior High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6200 Ontario Ctr Rd
Ontario Center, NY 14520
(315) 524-1050
Grades: 9-12
| 664 students
Rank: #33.
Ruben A Cirillo High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3195 Wiedrick Rd
Walworth, NY 14568
(315) 986-3521
Grades: 9-12
| 237 students
Rank: #44.
Williamson Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5891 Rt 21
Williamson, NY 14589
(315) 589-9621
Grades: 9-12
| 324 students
Rank: #55.
Lyons Senior High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10 Clyde Rd
Lyons, NY 14489
(315) 946-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 243 students
Rank: #66.
Newark Senior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
625 Peirson Ave
Newark, NY 14513
(315) 332-3242
Grades: 9-12
| 610 students
Rank: #77.
Clyde-savannah High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
215 Glasgow St
Clyde, NY 14433
(315) 902-3050
Grades: 10-12
| 170 students
Rank: #88.
Marion Junior-senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4034 Warner Rd
Marion, NY 14505
(315) 926-4228
Grades: 7-12
| 274 students
Rank: #99.
North Rose-wolcott High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11631 Salter-colvin Rd
Wolcott, NY 14590
(315) 594-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 357 students
Rank: #1010.
Red Creek High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6574 South St
Red Creek, NY 13143
(315) 754-2040
Grades: 9-12
| 235 students
Rank: #1111.
Sodus Jr/sr High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
54 Mill St Ext
Sodus, NY 14551
(315) 483-5280
Grades: 7-12
| 430 students
Rank: #1212.
Clyde-savannah Junior High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
215 Glasgow St
Clyde, NY 14433
(315) 902-3200
Grades: 7-9
| 180 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ontario-seneca-yates-cayuga-wayne Boces
Special Education School
131 Drumlin Ct
Newark, NY 14513
(315) 332-7284
Grades: K-12
| 654 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Wayne County, NY

Wayne County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Westbury Cutoff Rd
Red Creek, NY 13143
(315) 754-8001
Grades: Inquire with school
| 12 students
5751 New Hartford St
Wolcott, NY 14590
(315) 594-3132
Grades: K-2
| 302 students
4320 Canandaigua Rd
Ontario Center, NY 14520
(315) 524-1170
Grades: K-5
| 269 students
3195 Wiedrick Rd
Walworth, NY 14568
(315) 986-3521
Grades: 9-12
| 336 students
6228 Lake Ave
Williamson, NY 14589
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
13107 School St
Savannah, NY 13146
(315) 902-3200
Grades: 5-6
| 125 students

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 Ruben A Cirillo High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wayne County, NY?
13 public high schools are located in Wayne County, NY.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County, NY?
Wayne County, NY public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 58% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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