For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 3,744 students in Clinton County, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Clinton County, NY are Chazy Central Rural Junior-senior High School, Peru High School and Beekmantown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton County, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Clinton County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public high schools.
Clinton County, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Peru 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 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Clinton County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chazy Central Rural Junior-senior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
609 Miner Farm Rd
Chazy, NY 12921
(518) 846-7135
Chazy, NY 12921
(518) 846-7135
Gr: 7-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Peru High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17 School St
Peru, NY 12972
(518) 643-6400
Peru, NY 12972
(518) 643-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Beekmantown High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
37 Eagle Way
West Chazy, NY 12992
(518) 563-8787
West Chazy, NY 12992
(518) 563-8787
Gr: 9-12 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Plattsburgh Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Clifford Dr
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 561-7500
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 561-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Saranac High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
60 Picketts Crnrs Rd
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5800
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Northeastern Clinton Senior High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
103 Rt 276
Champlain, NY 12919
(518) 298-8638
Champlain, NY 12919
(518) 298-8638
Gr: PK-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #77.
Ausable Valley High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1490 Rt 9n
Keeseville, NY 12924
(518) 834-2800
Keeseville, NY 12924
(518) 834-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #88.
Northern Adirondack Middle/high School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5586 Rt 11
Ellenburg Depot, NY 12935
(518) 594-3962
Ellenburg Depot, NY 12935
(518) 594-3962
Gr: 6-12 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
Clinton-essex-warren-washington Boces
Special Education School
1585 Military Turnpike
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 561-0100
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 561-0100
Gr: K-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Clinton County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Adirondack Res Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
518 Norrisville Road
Schuyler Falls, NY 12985
(518) 643-9444
Schuyler Falls, NY 12985
(518) 643-9444
Gr: 8-12 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Adirondack Wilderness Challenge High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
516 Norrisville Road
Schuyler Falls, NY 12985
(518) 643-7188
Schuyler Falls, NY 12985
(518) 643-7188
Gr: 8-11 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Altona Correctional Facility (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
555 Devils Den Rd
Altona, NY 12910
(518) 236-7841
Altona, NY 12910
(518) 236-7841
Gr: Inquire with school | 1 student
P.o. Box 8
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5500
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5500
Gr: K-6 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
140 Elm Street
Champlain, NY 12919
(518) 298-2041
Champlain, NY 12919
(518) 298-2041
Gr: K-5 | 135 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Clinton Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Box B
Dannemora, NY 12929
(518) 492-2511
Dannemora, NY 12929
(518) 492-2511
Gr: Inquire with school | 34 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Clinton County Sheriffs Department Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
25 Mccarthy Ave
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 565-4730
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 565-4730
Gr: 11 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
P.o. Box 8
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5550
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5550
Gr: K-6 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Lyon Mountain Correctional Facility (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3864 Rt 374
Lyon Mountain, NY 12952
Lyon Mountain, NY 12952
116 Pleasant St
Peru, NY 12972
(518) 643-6100
Peru, NY 12972
(518) 643-6100
Gr: K-3 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Clinton County, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Clinton County, NY include Chazy Central Rural Junior-senior High School, Peru High School and Beekmantown High School.
How many public high schools are located in Clinton County?
9 public high schools are located in Clinton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton County?
Clinton County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Clinton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Clinton County include: Plattsburgh Senior High School vs. Beekmantown High School, Beekmantown High School vs. Plattsburgh Senior High School, Saranac High School vs. Peru High School
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