Westmoreland Central School District is proud to announce that Donald H. Crane Junior/Senior High School has been recognized among the Top 10 high schools in the Utica, NY Metro Area by U.S. News & World Report for the 2026–2027 school year.
This recognition highlights the continued dedication of Westmoreland students, teachers, staff, administrators, families, and the entire school community to providing students with opportunities to learn, grow, and prepare for their futures.
The annual U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools rankings evaluate public high schools across the country using several measures related to student achievement, college preparation, academic opportunities, and graduation outcomes.
For the 2026–2027 rankings, U.S. News & World Report uses six key indicators when evaluating high schools:
College Readiness
College Curriculum Breadth
State Assessment Proficiency
State Assessment Performance
Underserved Student Performance
Graduation Rate
These indicators provide a broad look at how schools are preparing students academically and supporting them as they work toward graduation and their post-secondary goals.
Westmoreland Recognized Among Area's Top High Schools
According to U.S. News & World Report, the following schools were included among the Top 10 high schools in the Utica, NY Metro Area for 2026–2027:
New Hartford Senior High School
Oriskany Junior-Senior High School
Town of Webb School
Clinton Senior High School
Remsen Junior-Senior High School
Poland Junior-Senior High School
Donald H. Crane Junior/Senior High School — Westmoreland Central School District
Whitesboro High School
Frankfort-Schuyler Central High School
Sauquoit Valley High School
The recognition places Westmoreland among a group of schools throughout the greater Utica area that are being recognized for their academic outcomes and preparation of students for life beyond high school.