For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 3,561 students in Cayuga County, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Cayuga County, NY are Union Springs High School, Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School and Auburn High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cayuga County, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Cayuga County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public high schools.
Cayuga 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 Cato-meridian Junior-senior High 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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Cayuga County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union Springs High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
239 Cayuga St
Union Springs, NY 13160
(315) 889-4110
Union Springs, NY 13160
(315) 889-4110
Gr: 9-12 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2384 Rt 34b
Aurora, NY 13026
(315) 364-7111
Aurora, NY 13026
(315) 364-7111
Gr: 7-12 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Auburn High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 Lake Ave
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 255-8300
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 255-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,176 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Weedsport Junior-senior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2821 E Brutus St
Weedsport, NY 13166
(315) 834-6652
Weedsport, NY 13166
(315) 834-6652
Gr: 6-12 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Cato-meridian Junior-senior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2851 State Rte 370
Cato, NY 13033
(315) 626-3439
Cato, NY 13033
(315) 626-3439
Gr: 7-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Moravia Junior-senior High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
68 S Main St
Moravia, NY 13118
(315) 497-2670
Moravia, NY 13118
(315) 497-2670
Gr: 6-12 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Port Byron Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30 Maple Ave
Port Byron, NY 13140
(315) 776-5728
Port Byron, NY 13140
(315) 776-5728
Gr: 7-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Cayuga-onondaga Boces
Special Education School
1879 W Genesee St Rd
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 253-0361
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 253-0361
Gr: K-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Harriet Tubman Residential Center
Alternative School
6706 Pine Ridge Rd
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 704-6272
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 704-6272
Gr: 8-12 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cayuga County, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cayuga County, NY include Union Springs High School, Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School and Auburn High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cayuga County?
9 public high schools are located in Cayuga County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cayuga County?
Cayuga County public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Cayuga County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Cayuga County include: Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School vs. Auburn High School, Port Byron Senior High School vs. Weedsport Junior-senior High School, Auburn High School vs. Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School
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