For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 3,145 students in Franklin County, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Franklin County, NY are Saranac Lake Senior High School, Chateaugay High School and Franklin Academy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Franklin 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 Saranac Lake Senior 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 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Franklin County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saranac Lake Senior High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
79 Canaras Ave
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-4450
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-4450
Gr: 9-12 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Chateaugay High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
42 River St
Chateaugay, NY 12920
(518) 497-6611
Chateaugay, NY 12920
(518) 497-6611
Gr: 7-12 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Franklin Academy High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
42 Huskie Ln
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-7807
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-7807
Gr: 9-12 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Salmon River High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
637 County Rt 1
Fort Covington, NY 12937
(518) 358-6620
Fort Covington, NY 12937
(518) 358-6620
Gr: 9-12 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Saint Regis Falls Central School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
92 N Main St
Saint Regis Falls, NY 12980
(518) 856-9421
Saint Regis Falls, NY 12980
(518) 856-9421
Gr: PK-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #66.
Tupper Lake Middle-high School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25 Chaney Ave
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
(518) 359-3322
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
(518) 359-3322
Gr: 6-12 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Brushton-moira High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
758 County Rt 7
Brushton, NY 12916
(518) 529-7342
Brushton, NY 12916
(518) 529-7342
Gr: 7-12 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
Franklin-essex-hamilton Boces
Special Education School
23 Husky Lane
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-6420
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-6420
Gr: 2-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Franklin County, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Franklin County, NY include Saranac Lake Senior High School, Chateaugay High School and Franklin Academy High School.
How many public high schools are located in Franklin County?
9 public high schools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Franklin County include: Salmon River High School vs. Franklin Academy High School, Franklin Academy High School vs. Salmon River High School, Tupper Lake Middle-high School vs. Saranac Lake Senior High School
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