Best Public High Schools in Franklin County (2025-26)

Best Franklin County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 3,145 students in Franklin County, NY.

The top ranked public high schools in Franklin County, NY are Saranac Lake Senior High School, Chateaugay High School and Franklin Academy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Franklin County, NY public high schools have an score of 41% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and score of 39% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.

Franklin County, NY public high school have a of 88%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Saranac Lake 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 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Franklin County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Saranac Lake Senior High School

(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 60-79%)
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79 Canaras Ave
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-4450

Gr: 9-12 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Rank: #22.

Chateaugay High School

(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
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42 River St
Chateaugay, NY 12920
(518) 497-6611

Gr: 7-12 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Rank: #33.

Franklin Academy High School

(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
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42 Huskie Ln
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-7807

Gr: 9-12 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Rank: #44.

Salmon River High School

(Math: 40-49% | Reading: <50%)
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637 County Rt 1
Fort Covington, NY 12937
(518) 358-6620

Gr: 9-12 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Rank: #55.

Saint Regis Falls Central School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
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92 N Main St
Saint Regis Falls, NY 12980
(518) 856-9421

Gr: PK-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Rank: #66.

Tupper Lake Middle-high School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
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25 Chaney Ave
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
(518) 359-3322

Gr: 6-12 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Rank: #77.

Brushton-moira High School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
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758 County Rt 7
Brushton, NY 12916
(518) 529-7342

Gr: 7-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 1%

Rank: #88.

Brushton Grade School

(Math: 38% | Reading: 27%)
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758 County Rt 7
Brushton, NY 12916
(518) 529-7324

Gr: PK-11 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Rank: n/an/a

Franklin-essex-hamilton Boces

Special Education School

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23 Husky Lane
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-6420

Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

[+] Show Closed 51��s in Franklin County, NY

Franklin County 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

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Bare Hill Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)

Alternative School

Cady Rd
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-8411

Gr: Inquire with school | 3 students Minority enrollment: 67%

Camp Gabriels (Closed 2008)

Alternative School

Box 100
Gabriels, NY 12939
(518) 327-3111

Gr: Inquire with school | 4 students

Chasm Road Icf (Closed 2004)

Alternative School

Chasm Road
Chateaugay, NY 12920

Chateaugay Asactc (Closed 2005)

Alternative School

7874 State Route 11
Chateaugay, NY 12920
(518) 497-3300

Gr: Inquire with school | 1 student

Franklin Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)

Alternative School

3 Brewster St
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-6040

Gr: Inquire with school | 3 students Minority enrollment: 67%

Franklin County Jail (Closed 2004)

Alternative School

45 Bare Hill Rd
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-6795

Lake Clear School (Closed 2010)

79 Canaras Ave
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-2778

Gr: K-3 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Lake Colby School (Closed 2012)

79 Canaras Ave
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-3350

Gr: PK-K | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1

Salmon River Junior Senior High School (Closed 2023)

637 Co. Rt. 1
Fort Covington, NY 12937
(518) 358-6620

Gr: 7-12 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

Sunmount Developmental Center (Closed 2021)

Special Education School

2445 State Rt 30
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
(518) 359-4485

Gr: Inquire with school | 2 students

Sunmount Dvlpmntl Center (Closed 2008)

Special Education School

2445 State Route 30
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
(518) 359-3311

Gr: Inquire with school

Upstate Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)

Alternative School

309 Bare Hill Rd
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-6997

Gr: Inquire with school | 24 students Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Franklin County, NY?

The top ranked public high schools in Franklin County, NY include Saranac Lake Senior High School, Chateaugay High School and Franklin Academy High School.

How many public high schools are located in Franklin County?

9 public high schools are located in Franklin County.

What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?

Franklin County public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Which public high schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?