For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 3,811 students in Tompkins County, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Tompkins County, NY are Ithaca Senior High School, Dryden High School and Lansing High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tompkins County, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Tompkins County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public high schools.
Tompkins 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 Lansing 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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Tompkins County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ithaca Senior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1401 N Cayuga St
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2145
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2145
Gr: 9-12 | 1,411 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Dryden High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
118 Freeville Rd
Dryden, NY 13053
(607) 844-8694
Dryden, NY 13053
(607) 844-8694
Gr: 9-12 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Lansing High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Ridge Rd
Lansing, NY 14882
(607) 533-3020
Lansing, NY 14882
(607) 533-3020
Gr: 9-12 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
New Roots Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
116 N Cayuga St
Ithaca, NY 14851
(607) 882-9220
Ithaca, NY 14851
(607) 882-9220
Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Charles O Dickerson High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Whig St
Trumansburg, NY 14886
(607) 387-7551
Trumansburg, NY 14886
(607) 387-7551
Gr: 9-12 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Newfield Senior High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
247 Main St
Newfield, NY 14867
(607) 564-9955
Newfield, NY 14867
(607) 564-9955
Gr: 9-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Groton Junior/senior High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Peru Rd
Groton, NY 13073
(607) 898-5802
Groton, NY 13073
(607) 898-5802
Gr: 6-12 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
George Junior Republic School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24 Mcdonald Rd
Freeville, NY 13068
(607) 844-6324
Freeville, NY 13068
(607) 844-6324
Gr: 7-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #99.
Lehman Alternative Community School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
111 Chestnut St
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2183
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2183
Gr: 6-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Finger Lakes Residential Center
Alternative School
250 Auburn Rd
Lansing, NY 14882
(607) 533-5066
Lansing, NY 14882
(607) 533-5066
Gr: 8-12 | 67 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Maccormick Secure Center
Alternative School
300 South Rd
Brooktondale, NY 14817
(607) 539-7121
Brooktondale, NY 14817
(607) 539-7121
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Tompkins-seneca-tioga Boces
Special Education School
555 Warren Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 257-1551
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 257-1551
Gr: K-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Tompkins County, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Tompkins County, NY include Ithaca Senior High School, Dryden High School and Lansing High School.
How many public high schools are located in Tompkins County?
12 public high schools are located in Tompkins County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tompkins County?
Tompkins County public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Tompkins County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Tompkins County include: Lansing High School vs. Ithaca Senior High School, Dryden High School vs. Ithaca Senior High School, George Junior Republic School vs. Groton Junior/senior High School
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