For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 4,059 students in Allegany County, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Allegany County, NY are Alfred-almond Junior-senior High School, Canaseraga School and Scio Central School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Allegany County, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Allegany County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Allegany County, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wellsville Secondary School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Allegany County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alfred-almond Junior-senior High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6795 Rt 21
Almond, NY 14804
(607) 276-6559
Almond, NY 14804
(607) 276-6559
Gr: 7-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Canaseraga School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8 Main St
Canaseraga, NY 14822
(607) 545-6421
Canaseraga, NY 14822
(607) 545-6421
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Scio Central School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3968 Washington St
Scio, NY 14880
(585) 593-5510
Scio, NY 14880
(585) 593-5510
Gr: PK-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Fillmore Central School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
104 W Main St
Fillmore, NY 14735
(585) 567-2289
Fillmore, NY 14735
(585) 567-2289
Gr: PK-12 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Belfast School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 King St
Belfast, NY 14711
(585) 365-2646
Belfast, NY 14711
(585) 365-2646
Gr: PK-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Bolivar-richburg Junior-senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 School St
Bolivar, NY 14715
(585) 928-2561
Bolivar, NY 14715
(585) 928-2561
Gr: 6-12 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Cuba-rushford High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5476 Rt 305 N
Cuba, NY 14727
(585) 968-2650
Cuba, NY 14727
(585) 968-2650
Gr: 9-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #88.
Friendship Central School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
46 W Main St
Friendship, NY 14739
(585) 973-3311
Friendship, NY 14739
(585) 973-3311
Gr: PK-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #99.
Genesee Valley Central School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Jaguar Dr
Belmont, NY 14813
(585) 268-7900
Belmont, NY 14813
(585) 268-7900
Gr: PK-12 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1010.
Whitesville Central School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
692 Main St
Whitesville, NY 14897
(607) 356-3301
Whitesville, NY 14897
(607) 356-3301
Gr: PK-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1111.
Wellsville Secondary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
126 W State St
Wellsville, NY 14895
(585) 596-2182
Wellsville, NY 14895
(585) 596-2182
Gr: 6-12 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1212.
Andover Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
31-35 Elm St
Andover, NY 14806
(607) 478-8491
Andover, NY 14806
(607) 478-8491
Gr: PK-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Allegany County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Allegany County Sheriff C/o Treasurer Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
Court House
Belmont, NY 14813
(585) 268-9208
Belmont, NY 14813
(585) 268-9208
Gr: 12
4 Jaguar Drive
Belmont, NY 14813
(585) 268-7900
Belmont, NY 14813
(585) 268-7900
Gr: PK-4 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
1 Jaguar Dr
Belmont, NY 14813
(585) 268-7900
Belmont, NY 14813
(585) 268-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
1 Jaguar Dr
Belmont, NY 14813
(585) 268-7900
Belmont, NY 14813
(585) 268-7900
Gr: 5-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
126 W State St
Wellsville, NY 14895
(585) 596-2143
Wellsville, NY 14895
(585) 596-2143
Gr: 6-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Allegany County, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Allegany County, NY include Alfred-almond Junior-senior High School, Canaseraga School and Scio Central School.
How many public high schools are located in Allegany County?
12 public high schools are located in Allegany County.
What is the racial composition of students in Allegany County?
Allegany County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Allegany County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Allegany County include: Wellsville Secondary School vs. Whitesville Central School, Whitesville Central School vs. Wellsville Secondary School, Genesee Valley Central School vs. Friendship Central School
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