For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,092 students in Adams, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Adams, NY are South Jefferson High School and Belleville Henderson Central School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Adams have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Adams, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Jefferson 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Adams, NY (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Jefferson High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11060 Us Rt 11
Adams, NY 13605
(315) 232-4531
Adams, NY 13605
(315) 232-4531
Gr: 9-12 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Belleville Henderson Central School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8372 County Rt 75
Adams, NY 13605
(315) 846-5121
Adams, NY 13605
(315) 846-5121
Gr: PK-12 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Adams, New York ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6 Institute St
Adams, NY 13605
(315) 232-4841
Adams, NY 13605
(315) 232-4841
Gr: K-6 | 216 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Adams, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Adams, NY include South Jefferson High School and Belleville Henderson Central School.
How many public high schools are located in Adams?
2 public high schools are located in Adams.
What is the racial composition of students in Adams?
Adams 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 Adams are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Adams include: Belleville Henderson Central School vs. South Jefferson High School
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