For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 3,627 students in Cayuga County, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Cayuga County, NY are Union Springs High School, Auburn High School and Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cayuga County, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Cayuga County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Cayuga County, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Moravia Junior-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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Cayuga County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
239 Cayuga St
Union Springs, NY 13160
(315) 889-4110
Union Springs, NY 13160
(315) 889-4110
Grades: 9-12
| 233 students
Rank: #22.
Auburn High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 Lake Ave
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 255-8305
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 255-8305
Grades: 9-12
| 1,183 students
Rank: #33.
Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2384 Rt 34b
Aurora, NY 13026
(315) 364-7111
Aurora, NY 13026
(315) 364-7111
Grades: 7-12
| 295 students
Rank: #44.
Weedsport Junior-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2821 E Brutus St
Weedsport, NY 13166
(315) 834-6652
Weedsport, NY 13166
(315) 834-6652
Grades: 6-12
| 373 students
Rank: #55.
Cato-meridian Junior-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2851 State Rte 370
Cato, NY 13033
(315) 626-3439
Cato, NY 13033
(315) 626-3439
Grades: 7-12
| 378 students
Rank: #66.
Moravia Junior-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
68 S Main St
Moravia, NY 13118
(315) 497-2670
Moravia, NY 13118
(315) 497-2670
Grades: 6-12
| 476 students
Rank: #77.
Port Byron Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30 Maple Ave
Port Byron, NY 13140
(315) 776-5728
Port Byron, NY 13140
(315) 776-5728
Grades: 7-12
| 355 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cayuga-onondaga Boces
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1879 W Genesee St Rd
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 253-0361
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 253-0361
Grades: K-12
| 321 students
Rank: n/an/a
Harriet Tubman Residential Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
6706 Pine Ridge Rd
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 704-6272
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 704-6272
Grades: 7-12
| 13 students
Cayuga County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Auburn Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
135 State St
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 253-8401
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 253-8401
Grades: Inquire with school
| 14 students
Auburn Res Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
6734 Pineridge Road
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 253-2789
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 253-2789
Grades: 7-11
| 22 students
2851 State Rte 370
Cato, NY 13033
(315) 626-3319
Cato, NY 13033
(315) 626-3319
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Cayuga Correctonal Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Route 38a
Moravia, NY 13118
(315) 497-1110
Moravia, NY 13118
(315) 497-1110
Grades: Inquire with school
| 16 students
Cayuga County Jail (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
7445 County House Road
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 253-1222
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 253-1222
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
255 Wheat St
Cayuga, NY 13034
(315) 889-4170
Cayuga, NY 13034
(315) 889-4170
Grades: PK-4
| 323 students
Harriet Tubman Res Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
6706 Pine Ridge Road
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 255-3481
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 255-3481
Grades: 7-11
| 25 students
30 Maple Ave
Port Byron, NY 13140
(315) 776-5728
Port Byron, NY 13140
(315) 776-5728
Grades: 5-8
| 305 students
2892route 34b
Aurora, NY 13026
(315) 364-7621
Aurora, NY 13026
(315) 364-7621
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
217 Genesee St
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 255-8543
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 255-8543
Grades: 6-8
| 505 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Cayuga County, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Cayuga County, NY include Union Springs High School, Auburn High School and Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School.
How many public high schools are located in Cayuga County?
9 public high schools are located in Cayuga County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cayuga County?
Cayuga County public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Cayuga County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Cayuga County include: Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School vs. Auburn High School, Port Byron Senior High School vs. Weedsport Junior-senior High School, Auburn High School vs. Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School
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