2023 Best School Districts in Jefferson County

• Philadelphia, NY•

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  Rating 4 out of 5  28 reviews

Senior: My experience at IR overall has been an awesome journey . I have met a diverse group of peers who I was lucky to have classes with , play sports with , and have friendships with . As a military dependent , I was super fortunate to be part of the IT family since fourth grade which is a rarity to live in one place longer than 2-3 years. I have enjoyed all of the teachers I have had since Intermediate School. I thoroughly enjoyed all of my teachers in High School! I was lucky to be a student athlete with great teammates and outstanding coaches . I feel that my school and the district as a whole, truly felt like extra family. I am so thankful that I was able to grow here academically . I always felt the teachers and administrators went the extra mile when needed to support and motivate students. The teachers and administrators are personable and involved with student body well being . I am disappointed in how my senior year is ending due to Covid-19 , but I am happy it was here!... Read 28 reviews

• grade A minus

• Total schools 8

• Students 3,360

• Carthage, NY•

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  Rating 4.16 out of 5  31 reviews

Senior: While many students at Carthage claim they hate it, there isn’t a ton to critique. We receive one of the best educations, have most opportunities to do what we want (with reason of course), and best of all we have some amazing teachers. Of course it has its flaws; the of course vaping, some teachers that don’t seem to exactly love their job, and some students that cause the occasional uproar. But overall, while not perfect, Carthage is definitely a very good school.... Read 31 reviews

• grade B

• Total schools 5

• Students 2,826

• Clayton, NY•

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  Rating 3.75 out of 5  12 reviews

Parent: As a graduate of this school district and a parent of a current student, there is no other school district I would rather raise my son in. A true total community based district, with ample opportunities for children and families to be involved. The administration and the teachers continue to show that they care about their students, faculty, families and surrounding communities. The success of all students is a top priority. The academics, athletics and extracurricular programs are wonderful. Throughout the 2020 coronavirus pandemic the district has worked long and hard to ensure that the students continue to receive the best education possible by providing in person instruction with a safe and healthy environment. The parameters they have put in place to protect the health and well-being of the entire community have shown to be very affective. Congratulations to 1000 Islands for being one of the best districts in the region and throughout New York state.... Read 12 reviews

• grade B minus

• Total schools 4

• Students 794

• Sackets Harbor, NY•

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  Rating 4.4 out of 5  5 reviews

Parent: Small school with excellent education friendly family oriented. Love the community. Aluminum move back for their children to be able to go to the school, so many generations has gone though this school. 20-45 graduating class,... Read 5 reviews

• grade C+

• Total schools 1

• Students 395

• Adams Center, NY•

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  Rating 3.11 out of 5  19 reviews

Junior: We have an amazing community that can come together when we need each other. Unfortunately just due to state guidelines education readiness does lack. There are amazing teachers, but also so doozy ones. Overall great school within the county!... Read 19 reviews

• grade C+

• Total schools 4

• Students 1,780

• Chaumont, NY•

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  Rating 4.6 out of 5  5 reviews

Senior: I like how the faculty at Lyme is so invested in the well-being and education of the students. There was never a time when I did not feel like I was encouraged and I believe that has helped me get to where I am today. An improvement I would love to see at Lyme would be more sports organizations. However, as a small school district, it is understandable why there are limited extracurriculars.... Read 5 reviews

• grade C+

• Total schools 1

• Students 335

• Alexandria Bay, NY•

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  Rating 3.78 out of 5  9 reviews

Alum: Although the Bay may seem very small or like there is not much going on, it was actually one of the best schools you could attend.All the teachers and administration cared but the students and create bond with everyone. The teachers more than just teachers, they became friends and someone you could count on for anything you needed. Everyone was willing help and did everything they could to they get you where you needed to be. Overall, I loved going to high school here and wouldn't trade it for anything.... Read 9 reviews

• grade C+

• Total schools 2

• Students 479

• Watertown, NY•

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  Rating 3.5 out of 5  38 reviews

Alum: An awesome high school should provide a supportive and inclusive environment for all students, offer a variety of academic and extracurricular programs that cater to different interests and abilities, have passionate and qualified teachers who inspire and challenge their students, and provide ample opportunities for students to develop important life skills such as critical thinking, communication, and leadership. Additionally, an awesome high school should prioritize the well-being and safety of its students and foster a sense of community and school spirit. Watertown had all of this!... Read 38 reviews

• grade C

• Total schools 8

• Students 3,932

• Adams, NY•

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  Rating 4.4 out of 5  5 reviews

Sophomore: Belleville-Henderson Central School is a very community driven school. We include a few small towns, including Belleville, Henderson and Adams New York. We all know each other, and since it is a smaller school, we can have lots of people of different careers come in to talk to the students and lots of one on one help.... Read 5 reviews

• grade C

• Total schools 1

• Students 500

• La Fargeville, NY•

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  Rating 4 out of 5  5 reviews

Junior: Lafargeville is a great school, with many opportunities, Teachers are always here for their students. LaFargeville is a small community, but a strong one. Students here differ in range of academics, but our school is very helpful in teaching and helping students learn. My school has helped me prep for college, and helped me get to where i am, academically speaking. Of course this school is not the best, however it is definitely a great one.... Read 5 reviews

• grade C

• Total schools 1

• Students 497

• Dexter, NY•

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  Rating 3.35 out of 5  17 reviews

Senior: I liked the attentiveness of most of the teachers. They care about your grades and you. The environment is friendly and there are hardly any cliques. I got to take classes that I wanted to this year. The budget was increased, so more classes became available. The food could be better. It's under cooked or just not appealing. I wish that some of the administrators were more involved in school activities.I wish there were more sports. We just got a track and filed club this year. I wish that teams could get new uniforms. Other than that my experience was good.... Read 17 reviews

• grade C minus

• Total schools 3

• Students 1,377