For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 337 students in Waterford, NY.
The top ranked public high school in Waterford, NY is Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waterford, NY public high school have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Waterford have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Waterford, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Waterford, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
125 Middletown Rd
Waterford, NY 12188
(518) 237-0800
Waterford, NY 12188
(518) 237-0800
Grades: 7-12
| 337 students
Waterford, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
125 Middletown Rd
Waterford, NY 12188
(518) 237-0800
Waterford, NY 12188
(518) 237-0800
Grades: 5-8
| 275 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Waterford, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Waterford, NY include Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Waterford?
1 public high schools are located in Waterford.
What is the racial composition of students in Waterford?
Waterford public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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