Can I use Niagara County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Niagara County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Niagara County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Niagara County?

Start with the 51 listed public schools and 11 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Niagara County Schools & Education

Name: Niagara County, New York Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Niagara County, New York

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

56/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

82.1%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

82.1%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 85.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,123

National avg $13,239

State avg $14,719

School Score

56/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 63/100

State Score Position

#49

of 62 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Niagara County

Measured School Summary

Niagara County has midrange measured school signals (score: 56/100) with a graduation rate of 82.1%, which warrants review in official state and district records.

Funding Context

With $13,123 per pupil, Niagara County has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 11% below the New York average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 3.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 11% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Niagara County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

51 public schools and 11 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

56/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #49 of 62 New York counties with school score data.

Completion

82.1%

3.2 pts below the state average

Funding context

$13,123

$1,596 below the state average

School coverage

11 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Niagara County has 51 public schools across 11 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Niagara County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Large multi-district county

Niagara County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.

State position

#49

of 62 New York counties with school score data. The county score is 7 points below the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

NIAGARA FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

6,810 students

Elementary 8Middle 2High 1Other 0

11 listed schools in this county slice.

LOCKPORT CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

4,133 students

Elementary 4Middle 2High 2Other 0

8 listed schools in this county slice.

NIAGARA-WHEATFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

3,141 students

Elementary 4Middle 1High 1Other 0

6 listed schools in this county slice.

NORTH TONAWANDA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

3,103 students

Elementary 3Middle 2High 1Other 0

6 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

NIAGARA FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 11 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Niagara County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Niagara County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Niagara County, New York

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

Niagara County's Varied Educational Landscape

Niagara County supports 26,326 students through a network of 51 public schools and 11 districts. The infrastructure includes 28 elementary schools, 11 middle schools, and 11 high schools. This distribution ensures that students have clear transitions as they progress through their K-12 education.

Niagara Falls and Lockport Drive Local Enrollment

Niagara Falls City School District is the county's largest, educating 6,810 students across 11 schools. Lockport City and Niagara-Wheatfield Central also serve significant populations with 4,133 and 3,141 students, respectively. Charter school options are limited, with only one such institution currently operating in the county.

A Geographic Mix of Suburbs and Rural Towns

The county offers a diverse mix of locales, including 20 suburban, 18 rural, and 13 town-based schools. Average school size is 516 students, but Niagara Falls High School is the largest by far with 2,139 students. This variety allows families to choose between large-scale urban schools or smaller, quiet rural campuses.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Niagara County

Reported Enrollment

26,326

51 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

2% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary28

Middle11

High11

Other1

11 School Districts in Niagara County

NIAGARA FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

LOCKPORT CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

NIAGARA-WHEATFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

6 schools

3,141 students

NORTH TONAWANDA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

6 schools

3,103 students

STARPOINT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

4 schools

2,898 students

LEWISTON-PORTER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

4 schools

1,825 students

NEWFANE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

4 schools

1,273 students

ROYALTON-HARTLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

3 schools

1,178 students

WILSON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools

980 students

BARKER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools

643 students

51 Public Schools in Niagara County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 4 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Niagara County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
NIAGARA FALLS HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	NIAGARA FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	NIAGARA FALLS, 14305Suburb: Large	9–12	High	2,139
LOCKPORT HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	LOCKPORT CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	LOCKPORT, 14094Town: Fringe	9–12	High	1,364
NIAGARA-WHEATFIELD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	NIAGARA-WHEATFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	SANBORN, 14132Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,092
NORTH TONAWANDA HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	NORTH TONAWANDA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	NORTH TONAWANDA, 14120Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,001
STARPOINT HIGH SCHOOL	Record	STARPOINT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	LOCKPORT, 14094Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	922
EDWARD TOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	NIAGARA-WHEATFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	SANBORN, 14132Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	736
NORTH TONAWANDA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL	Record	NORTH TONAWANDA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	NORTH TONAWANDA, 14120Suburb: Large	4–6	Middle	720
STARPOINT MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	STARPOINT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	LOCKPORT, 14094Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	698
HARRY F ABATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	NIAGARA FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	NIAGARA FALLS, 14305Suburb: Large	2–6	Primary	695
REGAN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL	Record	STARPOINT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	LOCKPORT, 14094Rural: Fringe	3–5	Primary	679
AARON MOSSELL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL	Record	LOCKPORT CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	LOCKPORT, 14094Town: Fringe	7–8	Middle	648
LEWISTON PORTER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL	Record	LEWISTON-PORTER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	YOUNGSTOWN, 14174Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	616
FRICANO PRIMARY SCHOOL	Record	STARPOINT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	LOCKPORT, 14094Rural: Fringe	KG–2	Primary	599
EMMET BELKNAP INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL	Record	LOCKPORT CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	LOCKPORT, 14094Town: Fringe	5–6	Middle	579
CATARACT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	NIAGARA FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	NIAGARA FALLS, 14304Suburb: Large	PK–6	Primary	531
WILSON MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL	Record	WILSON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	WILSON, 14172Town: Distant	6–12	High	514
HYDE PARK SCHOOL	Record	NIAGARA FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	NIAGARA FALLS, 14305Suburb: Large	PK–6	Primary	505
GASKILL PREPARATORY SCHOOL	Record	NIAGARA FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	NIAGARA FALLS, 14301Suburb: Large	7–8	Middle	500
LASALLE PREPARATORY SCHOOL	Record	NIAGARA FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	NIAGARA FALLS, 14304Suburb: Large	7–9	Middle	500
ERRICK ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	NIAGARA-WHEATFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	NORTH TONAWANDA, 14120Suburb: Large	KG–5	Primary	480

NIAGARA FALLS HIGH SCHOOL

NIAGARA FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

NIAGARA FALLS, 14305 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,139 students

LOCKPORT HIGH SCHOOL

LOCKPORT CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

LOCKPORT, 14094 / Town: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,364 students

NIAGARA-WHEATFIELD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

NIAGARA-WHEATFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

SANBORN, 14132 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,092 students

NORTH TONAWANDA HIGH SCHOOL

NORTH TONAWANDA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

NORTH TONAWANDA, 14120 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,001 students

STARPOINT HIGH SCHOOL

STARPOINT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

LOCKPORT, 14094 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High922 students

EDWARD TOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL

NIAGARA-WHEATFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

SANBORN, 14132 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle736 students

NORTH TONAWANDA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

NORTH TONAWANDA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

NORTH TONAWANDA, 14120 / Suburb: Large

Record4–6Middle720 students

STARPOINT MIDDLE SCHOOL

STARPOINT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

LOCKPORT, 14094 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle698 students

HARRY F ABATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

NIAGARA FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

NIAGARA FALLS, 14305 / Suburb: Large

Record2–6Primary695 students

REGAN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

STARPOINT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

LOCKPORT, 14094 / Rural: Fringe

Record3–5Primary679 students

AARON MOSSELL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

LOCKPORT CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

LOCKPORT, 14094 / Town: Fringe

Record7–8Middle648 students

LEWISTON PORTER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

LEWISTON-PORTER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

YOUNGSTOWN, 14174 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High616 students

FRICANO PRIMARY SCHOOL

STARPOINT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

LOCKPORT, 14094 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–2Primary599 students

EMMET BELKNAP INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

LOCKPORT CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

LOCKPORT, 14094 / Town: Fringe

Record5–6Middle579 students

CATARACT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

NIAGARA FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

NIAGARA FALLS, 14304 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–6Primary531 students

WILSON MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL

WILSON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

WILSON, 14172 / Town: Distant

Record6–12High514 students

HYDE PARK SCHOOL

NIAGARA FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

NIAGARA FALLS, 14305 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–6Primary505 students

GASKILL PREPARATORY SCHOOL

NIAGARA FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

NIAGARA FALLS, 14301 / Suburb: Large

Record7–8Middle500 students

LASALLE PREPARATORY SCHOOL

NIAGARA FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

NIAGARA FALLS, 14304 / Suburb: Large

Record7–9Middle500 students

ERRICK ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

NIAGARA-WHEATFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

NORTH TONAWANDA, 14120 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–5Primary480 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$13,123

State avg $14,719

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which New York counties have the highest graduation rates?

Putnam County (93.4%), Genesee County (92.5%), and Schuyler County (91.8%) currently lead New York among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in New York?

Across New York counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $14,719. The highest current county values are Hamilton County ($26,327), New York County ($21,940), and Putnam County ($19,993). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Niagara County?

Niagara County has a school score of 56/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Niagara County?

The high school graduation rate in Niagara County is 82.1%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Niagara County spend per student?

Niagara County spends $13,123 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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