Best Schools in Wayne County, NY
Wayne County, NY has 56 public schools (17 high, 14 middle, 23 elementary) serving 26,513 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 64%, so schools in Wayne County underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wayne County, NY
The top high schools in Wayne County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Victor Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Victor Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1320 Students
2. Penfield Senior High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Penfield Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1424 Students
3. Webster-schroeder High School
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Projected Test Scores
Webster Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1314 Students
4. Wayne Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 670 Students
5. Ruben A Cirillo High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gananda Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 242 Students
6. Palmyra-macedon Senior High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palmyra-macedon Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 605 Students
7. Marion Junior-senior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Marion Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 277 Students
8. Williamson Senior High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamson Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 291 Students
9. Red Creek High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Red Creek Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 245 Students
10. Lyons Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lyons Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 259 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wayne County, NY
The top middle schools in Wayne County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Victor Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Victor Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 658 Students
2. Spry Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Webster Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 883 Students
3. Red Creek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Red Creek Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 188 Students
4. Bay Trail Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Penfield Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1113 Students
5. Gananda Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gananda Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 196 Students
6. Wayne Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 625 Students
7. Lyons Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lyons Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 124 Students
8. Victor Intermediate School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Victor Central School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 919 Students
9. North Rose-wolcott Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Rose-wolcott Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 343 Students
10. Palmyra-macedon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palmyra-macedon Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 367 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wayne County, NY
The top elementary schools in Wayne County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Harris Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Penfield Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 427 Students
2. Marion Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Marion Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 371 Students
3. Schlegel Road Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Webster Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 446 Students
4. State Road Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Webster Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 508 Students
5. Wayne Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne Central School District • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 309 Students
6. Richard Mann Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Gananda Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 442 Students
7. Cato-meridian Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Cato-meridian Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 489 Students
8. A A Gates Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Port Byron Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 413 Students
9. Palmyra-macedon Intermediate School
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Projected Test Scores
Palmyra-macedon Central School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 363 Students
10. Margaret W Cuyler Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Red Creek Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 371 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wayne County, NY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wayne County, NY has a total population of 91,283 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wayne County, NY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Wayne County, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.12 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.76 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wayne County, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wayne County, NY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Wayne County, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wayne County, NY
How many schools are in Wayne County, NY?
Wayne County, NY has 56 public schools: 17 high schools, 14 middle schools and 23 elementary schools, serving 26,513 students in total.
How do schools in Wayne County perform on state tests?
On average, 56 schools in Wayne County score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 64%, so on average schools in Wayne County underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wayne County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 61%
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- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 56%
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- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Wayne County
12 places in Wayne County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (12)
- Newark (6)
- Clyde (3)
- Lyons (3)
- Palmyra (3)
- Red Creek (3)
- Sodus (3)
- Walworth (3)
- Williamson (3)
- Marion (2)
- Wolcott (2)
- Macedon (1)
- North Rose (1)
School districts (10)
- Newark Central School District (5 schools)
- Palmyra-Macedon Central School District (4 schools)
- Wayne Central School District (4 schools)
- Clyde-Savannah Central School District (3 schools)
- Gananda Central School District (3 schools)
- Lyons Central School District (3 schools)
- North Rose-Wolcott Central School District (3 schools)
- Red Creek Central School District (3 schools)
- Sodus Central School District (3 schools)
- Williamson Central School District (3 schools)