For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 3,844 students in Washington County, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Washington County, NY are Greenwich Junior-senior High School, Hartford Middle/high School and Argyle Junior/senior 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 54% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), 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 84%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Washington County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Greenwich Junior-senior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10 Gray Ave
Greenwich, NY 12834
(518) 692-9542
Greenwich, NY 12834
(518) 692-9542
Gr: 7-12 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Hartford Middle/high School
(Math: 65-69% | 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
Gr: 6-12 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Argyle Junior/senior High 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
Gr: 7-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Salem High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
41 E Broadway
Salem, NY 12865
(518) 854-7600
Salem, NY 12865
(518) 854-7600
Gr: 7-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Fort Ann Middle/high School
(Math: 45-49% | 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
Gr: 6-12 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Cambridge Junior-senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | 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
Gr: 7-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Hudson Falls High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
80 E Labarge St
Hudson Falls, NY 12839
(518) 747-2121
Hudson Falls, NY 12839
(518) 747-2121
Gr: 9-12 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
Granville Junior-senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
58 Quaker St
Granville, NY 12832
(518) 642-1051
Granville, NY 12832
(518) 642-1051
Gr: 7-12 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Fort Edward School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
220 Broadway
Fort Edward, NY 12828
(518) 747-4529
Fort Edward, NY 12828
(518) 747-4529
Gr: PK-12 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1010.
Whitehall Junior-senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
87 Buckley Rd
Whitehall, NY 12887
(518) 499-1770
Whitehall, NY 12887
(518) 499-1770
Gr: 7-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
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Special Education School
10 Lacross St-ste 6
Hudson Falls, NY 12839
(518) 581-3310
Hudson Falls, NY 12839
(518) 581-3310
Gr: K-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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 Greenwich Junior-senior High School, Hartford Middle/high School and Argyle Junior/senior 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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 62% (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, Fort Edward School vs. Granville Junior-senior High School
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