For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,550 students in Rome, NY.
The top-ranked public high school in Rome, NY is Rome Free Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rome, 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 77% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Rome have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public high schools.
Rome, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rome Free Academy, with 74% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Rome, NY (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 1,497 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rome, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
110 W Linden St
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 338-5380
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 338-5380
Gr: K-4 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
620 E Bloomfield St
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 338-5302
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 338-5302
Gr: K-6 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
8679 Elmer Hill Road
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-1240
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-1240
Gr: PK | 198 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Mohawk Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
6100 School Rd
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 339-5232
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 339-5232
Gr: Inquire with school
Oneida Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
6100 School Rd
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 339-6880
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 339-6880
Gr: Inquire with school | 4 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Rome, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Rome, NY include Rome Free Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Rome?
2 public high schools are located in Rome.
What is the racial composition of students in Rome?
Rome public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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