For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 3,811 students in Tompkins County, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Tompkins County, NY are Ithaca Senior High School, Lansing High School and Charles O Dickerson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tompkins County, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Tompkins County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public high schools.
Tompkins County, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lansing High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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 Tompkins County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ithaca Senior High School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1401 N Cayuga St
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2145
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2145
Grades: 9-12
| 1,362 students
Rank: #22.
Lansing High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
300 Ridge Rd
Lansing, NY 14882
(607) 533-3020
Lansing, NY 14882
(607) 533-3020
Grades: 9-12
| 386 students
Rank: #33.
Charles O Dickerson High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Whig St
Trumansburg, NY 14886
(607) 387-7551
Trumansburg, NY 14886
(607) 387-7551
Grades: 9-12
| 282 students
Rank: #44.
Dryden High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
118 Freeville Rd
Dryden, NY 13053
(607) 844-8694
Dryden, NY 13053
(607) 844-8694
Grades: 9-12
| 345 students
Rank: #55.
Newfield Senior High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
247 Main St
Newfield, NY 14867
(607) 564-9955
Newfield, NY 14867
(607) 564-9955
Grades: 9-12
| 175 students
Rank: #66.
New Roots Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
116 N Cayuga St
Ithaca, NY 14851
(607) 882-9220
Ithaca, NY 14851
(607) 882-9220
Grades: 9-12
| 108 students
Rank: #77.
Groton Junior/senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Peru Rd
Groton, NY 13073
(607) 898-5802
Groton, NY 13073
(607) 898-5802
Grades: 6-12
| 389 students
Rank: #88.
George Junior Republic School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24 Mcdonald Rd
Freeville, NY 13068
(607) 844-6324
Freeville, NY 13068
(607) 844-6324
Grades: 7-12
| 121 students
Rank: #99.
Lehman Alternative Community School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
111 Chestnut St
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2183
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2183
Grades: 6-12
| 271 students
Rank: n/an/a
Finger Lakes Residential Center
Alternative School
250 Auburn Rd
Lansing, NY 14882
(607) 533-5066
Lansing, NY 14882
(607) 533-5066
Grades: 7-11
| 54 students
Rank: n/an/a
Maccormick Secure Center
Alternative School
300 South Rd
Brooktondale, NY 14817
(607) 539-7121
Brooktondale, NY 14817
(607) 539-7121
Grades: 10-12
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tompkins-seneca-tioga Boces
Special Education School
555 Warren Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 257-1551
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 257-1551
Grades: 1-12
| 307 students
Tompkins County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 Peru Rd
Groton, NY 13073
(607) 898-5803
Groton, NY 13073
(607) 898-5803
Grades: 6-8
| 185 students
Group Homes Of Tompkins County (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
225 S Fulton St
Ithaca, NY 14850
Ithaca, NY 14850
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Louis Gossett Junior Res Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
250 Auburn Road
Lansing, NY 14882
(607) 533-5061
Lansing, NY 14882
(607) 533-5061
Grades: 7-12
| 136 students
So. Lansing Center - Girls (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
P.o. Box A
Lansing, NY 14882
(607) 533-4262
Lansing, NY 14882
(607) 533-4262
Grades: 7-12
| 78 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Tompkins County, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Tompkins County, NY include Ithaca Senior High School, Lansing High School and Charles O Dickerson High School.
How many public high schools are located in Tompkins County?
12 public high schools are located in Tompkins County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tompkins County?
Tompkins County public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Tompkins County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Tompkins County include: Lansing High School vs. Ithaca Senior High School, Dryden High School vs. Ithaca Senior High School, George Junior Republic School vs. Groton Junior/senior High School
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