Serving 584 students in grades 9-12, Vernon-verona-sherrill Senior High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 584 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vernon-verona-sherrill Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Vernon-verona-sherrill Senior High School's student population of 584 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
584 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Vernon-verona-sherrill Senior High School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vernon-verona-sherrill Senior High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#264 out of 4346 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
3%
31%
Black
n/a
15%
White
93%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vernon-verona-sherrill Senior High School's ranking?
Vernon-verona-sherrill Senior High School is ranked #264 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Vernon-verona-sherrill Senior High School often compared to?
Vernon-verona-sherrill Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Hartford Senior High School, Rome Free Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vernon-verona-sherrill Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Vernon-verona-sherrill Senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Vernon-verona-sherrill Senior High School?
584 students attend Vernon-verona-sherrill Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Vernon-verona-sherrill Senior High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vernon-verona-sherrill Senior High School?
Vernon-verona-sherrill Senior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Vernon-verona-sherrill Senior High School offer ?
Vernon-verona-sherrill Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Vernon-verona-sherrill Senior High School part of?
Vernon-verona-sherrill Senior High School is part of Sherrill City School District.
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