Best High Schools in St. Lawrence County, NY

St. Lawrence County, NY has 28 high schools with 9,805 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in St. Lawrence County score 72% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 67% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in St. Lawrence County exceed expectations.

1. Indian River High School

A+

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

94%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Indian River Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 781 Students

2. Saranac Lake Senior High School

A+

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

87%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Saranac Lake Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 385 Students

3. H C Williams Senior High School

A+

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

83%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Canton Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 346 Students

4. Norwood-norfolk School

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

90%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Norwood-norfolk Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 314 Students

5. Saint Lawrence High School

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

90%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Brasher Falls Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 308 Students

6. Salmon River High School

A+

SchoolGrade

94%

Actual Test Scores

86%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Salmon River Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 396 Students

7. Potsdam Senior High School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

88%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Potsdam Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 372 Students

8. Gouverneur High School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

85%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gouverneur Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 467 Students

9. Massena Senior High School

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

84%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Massena Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 826 Students

10. Alexandria Central High School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alexandria Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 229 Students

Best Middle Schools in St. Lawrence County, NY

St. Lawrence County, NY has 9 middle schools with 3,283 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in St. Lawrence County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in St. Lawrence County underperform expectations.

1. J M Mckenney Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Canton Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 337 Students

2. A A Kingston Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Potsdam Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 368 Students

3. J William Leary Junior High School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Massena Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 368 Students

4. St Lawrence Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Brasher Falls Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 311 Students

5. Norwood-norfolk Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Norwood-norfolk Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 295 Students

6. Saranac Lake Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Saranac Lake Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 275 Students

7. Gouverneur Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Gouverneur Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 472 Students

8. Salmon River Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Salmon River Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 313 Students

Best Elementary Schools in St. Lawrence County, NY

St. Lawrence County, NY has 37 elementary schools with 7,638 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in St. Lawrence County score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in St. Lawrence County meet expectations.

1. Lawrence Avenue Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

84%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Potsdam Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 551 Students

2. Madrid-waddington Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Madrid-waddington Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 327 Students

3. Saint Lawrence Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Brasher Falls Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 363 Students

4. Alexandria Central Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Alexandria Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 231 Students

5. Parishville-hopkinton Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Parishville-hopkinton Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 176 Students

6. Nightengale Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Massena Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 402 Students

7. F S Banford Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Canton Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 434 Students

8. Clifton-fine Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Clifton-fine Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 129 Students

9. Theresa Primary School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Indian River Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 187 Students

10. Jefferson Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Massena Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 410 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in St. Lawrence County, NY

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

St. Lawrence County, NY has a total population of 108,505 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in St. Lawrence County, NY

20,963

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

26%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood St. Lawrence County, NY.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A-

19.21 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.97 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

15.24 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in St. Lawrence County, NY.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for St. Lawrence County, NY.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

998 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

50 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit St. Lawrence County, NY Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 60%
  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 60%
  • Projected Test Scores: 57%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 49%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Franklin County, VT

  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Washington County, VT

  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations