For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,550 students in Rome, NY.
The top ranked public high school in Rome, NY is Rome Free Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rome, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Rome have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public high schools.
Rome, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rome Free Academy, with 76% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Rome, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rome Free Academy
(Math: 83% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
95 Dart Circle
Rome, NY 13441
(315) 334-7203
Rome, NY 13441
(315) 334-7203
Grades: 9-12
| 1,497 students
Rank: n/an/a
New York State School For The Deaf
Special Education School
401 Turin St
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 337-8400
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 337-8400
Grades: PK-12
| 53 students
Rome, New York 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
110 W Linden St
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 338-5380
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 338-5380
Grades: K-4
| 261 students
620 E Bloomfield St
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 338-5302
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 338-5302
Grades: K-6
| 582 students
8679 Elmer Hill Road
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-1240
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-1240
Grades: PK
| 198 students
Mohawk Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
6100 School Rd
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 339-5232
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 339-5232
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Oneida Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
6100 School Rd
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 339-6880
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 339-6880
Grades: Inquire with school
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Rome, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Rome, NY include Rome Free Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Rome?
2 public high schools are located in Rome.
What is the racial composition of students in Rome?
Rome public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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