For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 3,886 students in Washington County, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Washington County, NY are Argyle Junior/senior High School, Hartford Middle/high School and Hudson Falls High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Washington County, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cambridge Junior-senior 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Washington County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Argyle Junior/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5023 State Rt 40
Argyle, NY 12809
(518) 638-8243
Argyle, NY 12809
(518) 638-8243
Grades: 7-12
| 229 students
Rank: #22.
Hartford Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4704 State Rt 149
Hartford, NY 12838
(518) 632-5923
Hartford, NY 12838
(518) 632-5923
Grades: 6-12
| 237 students
Rank: #33.
Hudson Falls High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
80 E Labarge St
Hudson Falls, NY 12839
(518) 747-2121
Hudson Falls, NY 12839
(518) 747-2121
Grades: 9-12
| 694 students
Rank: #44.
Salem High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
41 E Broadway
Salem, NY 12865
(518) 854-7600
Salem, NY 12865
(518) 854-7600
Grades: 7-12
| 247 students
Rank: #55.
Greenwich Junior-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10 Gray Ave
Greenwich, NY 12834
(518) 692-9542
Greenwich, NY 12834
(518) 692-9542
Grades: 7-12
| 429 students
Rank: #66.
Fort Ann Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Catherine St
Fort Ann, NY 12827
(518) 639-5594
Fort Ann, NY 12827
(518) 639-5594
Grades: 6-12
| 227 students
Rank: #77.
Cambridge Junior-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24 S Park St
Cambridge, NY 12816
(518) 677-8527
Cambridge, NY 12816
(518) 677-8527
Grades: 7-12
| 392 students
Rank: #88.
Whitehall Junior-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
87 Buckley Rd
Whitehall, NY 12887
(518) 499-1770
Whitehall, NY 12887
(518) 499-1770
Grades: 7-12
| 320 students
Rank: #99.
Fort Edward School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
220 Broadway
Fort Edward, NY 12828
(518) 747-4529
Fort Edward, NY 12828
(518) 747-4529
Grades: PK-12
| 383 students
Rank: #1010.
Granville Junior-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
58 Quaker St
Granville, NY 12832
(518) 642-1051
Granville, NY 12832
(518) 642-1051
Grades: 7-12
| 496 students
Rank: n/an/a
Washington-saratoga-warren-hamilton-essex Boces
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
10 Lacross St-ste 6
Hudson Falls, NY 12839
(518) 746-3310
Hudson Falls, NY 12839
(518) 746-3310
Grades: K-12
| 232 students
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Great Meadow Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Homer Ave Box 51
Comstock, NY 12821
(518) 639-5516
Comstock, NY 12821
(518) 639-5516
Grades: Inquire with school
| 108 students
Washington Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Box 180
Comstock, NY 12821
(518) 639-4486
Comstock, NY 12821
(518) 639-4486
Grades: Inquire with school
| 407 students
Washington County Correctional Facility (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
E Broadway
Salem, NY 12865
Salem, NY 12865
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Washington County Correctional Facility (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
399 Broadway
Fort Edward, NY 12828
(518) 746-2475
Fort Edward, NY 12828
(518) 746-2475
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Washington County, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Washington County, NY include Argyle Junior/senior High School, Hartford Middle/high School and Hudson Falls High School.
How many public high schools are located in Washington County?
11 public high schools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Washington County include: Cambridge Junior-senior High School vs. Greenwich Junior-senior High School, Salem High School vs. Greenwich Junior-senior High School, Hartford Middle/high School vs. Whitehall Junior-senior High School
麻豆果冻传媒 Articles
How Schools are Cutting More Costs in 2011
Budget cuts continue to cripple school districts across the country, forcing some schools to make major cuts creatively. Learn about the current situation and how some public schools are coping with the budget shortfalls.
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
