For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 8,604 students in Niagara County, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Niagara County, NY are Royalton-hartland High School, Starpoint High School and Niagara-wheatfield Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Niagara County, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Niagara County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public high schools.
Niagara County, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lewiston Porter 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 29% 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 Niagara County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Royalton-hartland High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
54 State St
Middleport, NY 14105
(716) 735-2000
Middleport, NY 14105
(716) 735-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Starpoint High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4363 Mapleton Rd
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 210-2300
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 210-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 899 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Niagara-wheatfield Senior High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2292 Saunders Stlmnt Rd
Sanborn, NY 14132
(716) 215-3100
Sanborn, NY 14132
(716) 215-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,058 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Lewiston Porter Senior High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4061 Creek Rd
Youngstown, NY 14174
(716) 286-7263
Youngstown, NY 14174
(716) 286-7263
Gr: 9-12 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
North Tonawanda High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
405 Meadow Dr
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3600
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 973 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Newfane Senior High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Panther Dr
Newfane, NY 14108
(716) 778-6451
Newfane, NY 14108
(716) 778-6451
Gr: 7-12 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Barker Junior/senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1628 Quaker Rd
Barker, NY 14012
(716) 795-3201
Barker, NY 14012
(716) 795-3201
Gr: 7-12 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
Lockport High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
250 Lincoln Ave
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4452
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4452
Gr: 9-12 | 1,353 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #99.
Wilson Middle/high School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
374-80 Lake St
Wilson, NY 14172
(716) 751-9341
Wilson, NY 14172
(716) 751-9341
Gr: 6-12 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1010.
Niagara Falls High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4455 Porter Rd
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
(716) 278-5800
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
(716) 278-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,142 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Niagara County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1628 Quaker Rd
Barker, NY 14012
(716) 795-3203
Barker, NY 14012
(716) 795-3203
Gr: 5-8 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
910 Hyde Park Boulevard
Niagara Falls, NY 14301
(716) 278-5820
Niagara Falls, NY 14301
(716) 278-5820
Gr: 6-8 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
85 North Adams St
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4601
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4601
Gr: PK-5
621 Payne Ave
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3675
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3675
Gr: 6-8 | 579 students Minority enrollment: 2%
51 High St
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4751
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4751
Gr: PK | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
7436 Buffalo Avenue
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-5880
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-5880
Gr: 6-8 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
2292 Saundrs Stlmt Rd
Sanborn, NY 14132
(716) 215-3100
Sanborn, NY 14132
(716) 215-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,383 student Minority enrollment: 11%
6175 East Ave
Newfane, NY 14108
(716) 778-6469
Newfane, NY 14108
(716) 778-6469
Gr: 4-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Niagara County Jail (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
5526 Niagara St Ext
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 438-3370
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 438-3370
Gr: 12 | 1 student
6431 Girard Avenue
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-9120
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-9120
Gr: 6-8 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
625 Ohio Avenue
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3800
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3800
Gr: K-6 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
6040 Lindberg Avenue
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-7920
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-7920
Gr: PK-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
630 66th Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-9100
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-9100
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
3745 Ransomville Rd
Ransomville, NY 14131
(716) 751-9341
Ransomville, NY 14131
(716) 751-9341
Gr: PK-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
50 Rogers Ave
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4651
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4651
Gr: K-4 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Niagara County, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Niagara County, NY include Royalton-hartland High School, Starpoint High School and Niagara-wheatfield Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Niagara County?
10 public high schools are located in Niagara County.
What is the racial composition of students in Niagara County?
Niagara County public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Niagara County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Niagara County include: North Tonawanda High School vs. Niagara-wheatfield Senior High School, Niagara-wheatfield Senior High School vs. North Tonawanda High School, Lockport High School vs. Lewiston Porter Senior High School
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