For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 3,796 students in Tompkins County, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Tompkins County, NY are Ithaca Senior High School, Dryden High School and Newfield Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tompkins County, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the New York public high school average of 78%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in Tompkins County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public high schools.
Tompkins County, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the New York average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lansing 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 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 58% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Tompkins County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ithaca Senior High School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1401 N Cayuga St
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2145
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2145
Grades: 9-12
| 1,254 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Dryden High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
118 Freeville Rd
Dryden, NY 13053
(607) 844-8694
Dryden, NY 13053
(607) 844-8694
Grades: 9-12
| 370 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Newfield Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
247 Main St
Newfield, NY 14867
(607) 564-9955
Newfield, NY 14867
(607) 564-9955
Grades: 9-12
| 203 students
Rank: #44.
Charles O Dickerson High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Whig St
Trumansburg, NY 14886
(607) 387-7551
Trumansburg, NY 14886
(607) 387-7551
Grades: 9-12
| 299 students
Rank: #55.
Lansing High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Ridge Rd
Lansing, NY 14882
(607) 533-3020
Lansing, NY 14882
(607) 533-3020
Grades: 9-12
| 386 students
Rank: #66.
New Roots Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
116 N Cayuga St
Ithaca, NY 14851
(607) 882-9220
Ithaca, NY 14851
(607) 882-9220
Grades: 9-12
| 127 students
Rank: #77.
Lehman Alternative Community School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 Chestnut St
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2183
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2183
Grades: 6-12
| 280 students
Rank: #88.
Groton Junior/senior High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Peru Rd
Groton, NY 13073
(607) 898-5802
Groton, NY 13073
(607) 898-5802
Grades: 6-12
| 410 students
Rank: #99.
George Junior Republic School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
24 Mcdonald Rd
Freeville, NY 13068
(607) 844-6324
Freeville, NY 13068
(607) 844-6324
Grades: 7-12
| 126 students
Rank: n/an/a
Finger Lakes Residential Center
Alternative School
250 Auburn Rd
Lansing, NY 14882
(607) 533-5066
Lansing, NY 14882
(607) 533-5066
Grades: 8-12
| 30 students
Rank: n/an/a
Maccormick Secure Center
Alternative School
300 South Rd
Brooktondale, NY 14817
(607) 539-7121
Brooktondale, NY 14817
(607) 539-7121
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tompkins-seneca-tioga Boces
Special Education School
555 Warren Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 257-1551
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 257-1551
Grades: 1-12
| 294 students
Tompkins County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 Peru Rd
Groton, NY 13073
(607) 898-5803
Groton, NY 13073
(607) 898-5803
Grades: 6-8
| 185 students
Group Homes Of Tompkins County (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
225 S Fulton St
Ithaca, NY 14850
Ithaca, NY 14850
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Louis Gossett Junior Res Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
250 Auburn Road
Lansing, NY 14882
(607) 533-5061
Lansing, NY 14882
(607) 533-5061
Grades: 7-12
| 136 students
So. Lansing Center - Girls (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
P.o. Box A
Lansing, NY 14882
(607) 533-4262
Lansing, NY 14882
(607) 533-4262
Grades: 7-12
| 78 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Tompkins County, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Tompkins County, NY include Ithaca Senior High School, Dryden High School and Newfield Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Tompkins County, NY?
12 public high schools are located in Tompkins County, NY.
What is the racial composition of students in Tompkins County, NY?
Tompkins County, NY public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 58% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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