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Best Public High Schools in Dutchess County (2026)
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Best Dutchess County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public high schools serving 12,476 students in Dutchess County, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Dutchess County, NY are Spackenkill High School, Red Hook Senior High School and John Jay Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dutchess County, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Dutchess County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New York public high schools.
Dutchess County, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Roy C Ketcham Senior High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 45% 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 Dutchess County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spackenkill High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
112 Spackenkill Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 463-7810
Gr: 9-12 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Red Hook Senior High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
103 W Market St
Red Hook, NY 12571
(845) 758-2241
Gr: 9-12 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
John Jay Senior High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2012 Route 52
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
(845) 897-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,768 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Rhinebeck Senior High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
45 N Park Rd
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
(845) 871-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Franklin D Roosevelt Senior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
156 S Cross Rd
Hyde Park, NY 12538
(845) 229-4020
Gr: 9-12 | 1,121 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Pawling High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
30 Wagner Rd
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 855-4620
Gr: 9-12 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
Arlington High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1157 Rt 55
Lagrangeville, NY 12540
(845) 486-4860
Gr: 9-12 | 2,472 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #88.
Webutuck High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
194 Haight Rd
Amenia, NY 12501
(845) 373-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #99.
Beacon High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
101 Matteawan Rd
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 838-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1010.
Dover High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2368 Rt 22
Dover Plains, NY 12522
(845) 877-5750
Gr: 9-12 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1111.
Linden Avenue Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
65 W Market St
Red Hook, NY 12571
(845) 758-2241
Gr: 6-9 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1212.
Stissing Mountain Junior/senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2829 Church St
Pine Plains, NY 12567
(518) 398-7181
Gr: 6-12 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1313.
Millbrook High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
70 Church St
Millbrook, NY 12545
(845) 677-2510
Gr: 9-12 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1414.
Roy C Ketcham Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
99 Myers Corners Rd
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(845) 298-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,557 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1515.
Orchard View Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
25 Corporate Dr
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
(845) 298-5005
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1616.
Poughkeepsie High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
70 Forbus St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 451-4850
Gr: 9-12 | 1,151 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Dutchess Boces
Special Education School
5 Boces Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 486-4800
Gr: K-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Dutchess County, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Dutchess County, NY include Spackenkill High School, Red Hook Senior High School and John Jay Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dutchess County?
16 public high schools are located in Dutchess County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dutchess County?
Dutchess County public high schools minority enrollment is 45% 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 Dutchess County are often viewed compared to one another?

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