For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,568 students in Lewis County, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Lewis County, NY are Beaver River Senior High School, Lowville High School and South Lewis High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lewis County, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Lewis County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public high schools.
Lewis County, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lowville 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Lewis County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beaver River Senior High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9508 Artz Rd
Beaver Falls, NY 13305
(315) 346-1211
Beaver Falls, NY 13305
(315) 346-1211
Gr: 9-12 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Lowville High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7668 N State St
Lowville, NY 13367
(315) 376-9015
Lowville, NY 13367
(315) 376-9015
Gr: 9-12 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
South Lewis High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4264 East Rd
Turin, NY 13473
(315) 348-2520
Turin, NY 13473
(315) 348-2520
Gr: 9-12 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Copenhagen Central School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3020 Mechanic St
Copenhagen, NY 13626
(315) 688-4411
Copenhagen, NY 13626
(315) 688-4411
Gr: PK-12 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Harrisville Junior-senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14371 Pirate Ln
Harrisville, NY 13648
(315) 543-2920
Harrisville, NY 13648
(315) 543-2920
Gr: 7-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Lewis County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Artz Rd
Beaver Falls, NY 13305
(315) 346-1211
Beaver Falls, NY 13305
(315) 346-1211
Gr: 6-12 | 590 students Minority enrollment: 3%
3020 Mechanic Street
Copenhagen, NY 13626
(315) 688-4411
Copenhagen, NY 13626
(315) 688-4411
Gr: 7-12 | 305 students Minority enrollment: 2%
5960 Main St
Glenfield, NY 13343
(315) 348-2620
Glenfield, NY 13343
(315) 348-2620
Gr: PK-4 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
3336 Lincoln St
Port Leyden, NY 13433
(315) 348-2660
Port Leyden, NY 13433
(315) 348-2660
Gr: PK-4 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lewis County, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Lewis County, NY include Beaver River Senior High School, Lowville High School and South Lewis High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lewis County?
5 public high schools are located in Lewis County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lewis County?
Lewis County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Lewis County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lewis County include: Beaver River Senior High School vs. Lowville High School, Beaver River Senior High School vs. Copenhagen Central School, Lowville High School vs. Beaver River Senior High School
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