For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 5,009 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 Williamson Senior 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 69% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Wayne County, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Palmyra-macedon 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 20% 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 Wayne County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palmyra-macedon Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
151 Hyde Pkwy
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-3420
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-3420
Grades: 9-12
| 605 students
Rank: #22.
Wayne Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6200 Ontario Ctr Rd
Ontario Center, NY 14520
(315) 524-1050
Ontario Center, NY 14520
(315) 524-1050
Grades: 9-12
| 670 students
Rank: #33.
Williamson Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5891 Rt 21
Williamson, NY 14589
(315) 589-9621
Williamson, NY 14589
(315) 589-9621
Grades: 9-12
| 291 students
Rank: #44.
Lyons Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10 Clyde Rd
Lyons, NY 14489
(315) 946-2200
Lyons, NY 14489
(315) 946-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 259 students
Rank: #55.
North Rose-wolcott High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11631 Salter-colvin Rd
Wolcott, NY 14590
(315) 594-3100
Wolcott, NY 14590
(315) 594-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 367 students
Rank: #66.
Red Creek High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6574 South St
Red Creek, NY 13143
(315) 754-2040
Red Creek, NY 13143
(315) 754-2040
Grades: 9-12
| 245 students
Rank: #77.
Ruben A Cirillo High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3195 Wiedrick Rd
Walworth, NY 14568
(315) 986-3521
Walworth, NY 14568
(315) 986-3521
Grades: 9-12
| 242 students
Rank: #88.
Clyde-savannah High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
215 Glasgow St
Clyde, NY 14433
(315) 902-3050
Clyde, NY 14433
(315) 902-3050
Grades: 10-12
| 155 students
Rank: #99.
Newark Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
625 Peirson Ave
Newark, NY 14513
(315) 332-3242
Newark, NY 14513
(315) 332-3242
Grades: 9-12
| 602 students
Rank: #1010.
Marion Junior-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4034 Warner Rd
Marion, NY 14505
(315) 926-4228
Marion, NY 14505
(315) 926-4228
Grades: 7-12
| 277 students
Rank: #1111.
Sodus Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
54 Mill St Ext
Sodus, NY 14551
(315) 483-5280
Sodus, NY 14551
(315) 483-5280
Grades: 7-12
| 445 students
Rank: #1212.
Clyde-savannah Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
215 Glasgow St
Clyde, NY 14433
(315) 902-3200
Clyde, NY 14433
(315) 902-3200
Grades: 7-9
| 188 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ontario-seneca-yates-cayuga-wayne Boces
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
131 Drumlin Ct
Newark, NY 14513
(315) 332-7284
Newark, NY 14513
(315) 332-7284
Grades: K-12
| 663 students
Wayne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Butler Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Westbury Cutoff Rd
Red Creek, NY 13143
(315) 754-8001
Red Creek, NY 13143
(315) 754-8001
Grades: Inquire with school
| 12 students
5751 New Hartford St
Wolcott, NY 14590
(315) 594-3132
Wolcott, NY 14590
(315) 594-3132
Grades: K-2
| 302 students
4320 Canandaigua Rd
Ontario Center, NY 14520
(315) 524-1170
Ontario Center, NY 14520
(315) 524-1170
Grades: K-5
| 269 students
3195 Wiedrick Rd
Walworth, NY 14568
(315) 986-3521
Walworth, NY 14568
(315) 986-3521
Grades: 9-12
| 336 students
Lake Avenue Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
6228 Lake Ave
Williamson, NY 14589
Williamson, NY 14589
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
13107 School St
Savannah, NY 13146
(315) 902-3200
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 Williamson Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wayne County?
13 public high schools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public high schools minority enrollment is 20% 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 Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Wayne County include: Newark Senior High School vs. Palmyra-macedon Senior High School, Red Creek High School vs. Lyons Senior High School, Palmyra-macedon Senior High School vs. Newark Senior High School
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