For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public high schools serving 11,881 students in Oneida County, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Oneida County, NY are New Hartford Senior High School, Whitesboro High School and Vernon-verona-sherrill Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oneida County, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Oneida County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public high schools.
Oneida 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 Whitesboro High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Oneida County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Hartford Senior High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
33 Oxford Rd
New Hartford, NY 13413
(315) 624-1214
New Hartford, NY 13413
(315) 624-1214
Gr: 10-12 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Whitesboro High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6000 Ny-291
Marcy, NY 13403
(315) 266-3216
Marcy, NY 13403
(315) 266-3216
Gr: 9-12 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Vernon-verona-sherrill Senior High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5275 State Rt 31
Verona, NY 13478
(315) 829-2520
Verona, NY 13478
(315) 829-2520
Gr: 9-12 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Holland Patent Central High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8079 Thompson Rd
Holland Patent, NY 13354
(315) 865-8154
Holland Patent, NY 13354
(315) 865-8154
Gr: 9-12 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #55.
Perry Junior High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9499 Weston Rd
New Hartford, NY 13413
(315) 738-9300
New Hartford, NY 13413
(315) 738-9300
Gr: 7-10 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Clinton Senior High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
75 Chenango Ave
Clinton, NY 13323
(315) 557-2233
Clinton, NY 13323
(315) 557-2233
Gr: 9-12 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Oriskany Junior-senior High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1312 Utica St
Oriskany, NY 13424
(315) 768-2063
Oriskany, NY 13424
(315) 768-2063
Gr: 7-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Camden Senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
55 Oswego St
Camden, NY 13316
(315) 245-3168
Camden, NY 13316
(315) 245-3168
Gr: 9-12 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #99.
Rome Free Academy
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
95 Dart Circle
Rome, NY 13441
(315) 334-7203
Rome, NY 13441
(315) 334-7203
Gr: 9-12 | 1,512 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1010.
Donald H Crane Junior/senior High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5176 Rt 233
Westmoreland, NY 13490
(315) 557-2616
Westmoreland, NY 13490
(315) 557-2616
Gr: 7-12 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1111.
Remsen Junior-senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9733 Main St
Remsen, NY 13438
(315) 205-4300
Remsen, NY 13438
(315) 205-4300
Gr: 7-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1212.
Adirondack High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8181 State Rt 294
Boonville, NY 13309
(315) 942-9250
Boonville, NY 13309
(315) 942-9250
Gr: 9-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1313.
Thomas R Proctor High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1203 Hilton Ave
Utica, NY 13501
(315) 368-6489
Utica, NY 13501
(315) 368-6489
Gr: 9-12 | 2,820 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1414.
New York Mills School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Marauder Blvd
New York Mills, NY 13417
(315) 768-8124
New York Mills, NY 13417
(315) 768-8124
Gr: K-12 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1515.
Waterville Jr/sr High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
381 Madison St
Waterville, NY 13480
(315) 841-3818
Waterville, NY 13480
(315) 841-3818
Gr: 7-12 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1616.
Sauquoit Valley High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2601 Oneida St
Sauquoit, NY 13456
(315) 839-6316
Sauquoit, NY 13456
(315) 839-6316
Gr: 9-12 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Madison-oneida Boces
Special Education School
4937 Spring Rd
Verona, NY 13478
(315) 361-5510
Verona, NY 13478
(315) 361-5510
Gr: K-12 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center For Children & Youth
Special Education School
1400 Noyes St
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 738-3745
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 738-3745
Gr: 5-12 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 25%
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
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Oneida-herkimer-madison Boces
Special Education School
4747 Middle Sttlmnt Rd
New Hartford, NY 13413
(315) 793-8560
New Hartford, NY 13413
(315) 793-8560
Gr: K-12 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Taberg Residential Center
Alternative School
10011 Florence-taberg Rd
Taberg, NY 13471
(315) 245-5880
Taberg, NY 13471
(315) 245-5880
Gr: 8-12 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Oneida County, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Oneida County, NY include New Hartford Senior High School, Whitesboro High School and Vernon-verona-sherrill Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Oneida County?
21 public high schools are located in Oneida County.
What is the racial composition of students in Oneida County?
Oneida County public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Oneida County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Oneida County include: Thomas R Proctor High School vs. Whitesboro High School, Whitesboro High School vs. Thomas R Proctor High School, Perry Junior High School vs. New Hartford Senior High School
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