For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 850 students in Herkimer, NY.
The top ranked public high school in Herkimer, NY is Herkimer High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Herkimer, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Herkimer have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Herkimer, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Herkimer High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Herkimer, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Herkimer High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 W German St
Herkimer, NY 13350
(315) 866-2230
Herkimer, NY 13350
(315) 866-2230
Grades: 6-12
| 543 students
Rank: n/an/a
Herkimer-fulton-hamilton-otsego Boces
Special Education School
352 Gros Blvd
Herkimer, NY 13350
(315) 867-2023
Herkimer, NY 13350
(315) 867-2023
Grades: K-12
| 307 students
Herkimer, New York 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Herkimer County Correctional Facility (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
711 Middleville Rd., Herkimer,
Herkimer, NY 13350
(315) 867-1252
Herkimer, NY 13350
(315) 867-1252
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Herkimer, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Herkimer, NY include Herkimer High School.
How many public high schools are located in Herkimer?
2 public high schools are located in Herkimer.
What is the racial composition of students in Herkimer?
Herkimer public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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