Best Schools in Durham, CT
Durham, CT has a total of 14 schools including 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools. A total of 5,514 students attend Durham, CT schools. On average, schools in Durham score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Durham don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Durham, CT
Durham, CT has 4 high schools with 2,350 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Durham score 64% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Durham greatly exceed expectations.
1. Daniel Hand High School
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Madison School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 828 Students
2. Coginchaug Regional High School
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Regional School District 13 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 384 Students
3. Lyman Hall High School
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Wallingford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 930 Students
Best Middle Schools in Durham, CT
Durham, CT has 3 middle schools with 1,407 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Durham score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Durham don't meet expectations.
1. Walter C. Polson Middle School
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Madison School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 520 Students
2. Frank Ward Strong School
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Regional School District 13 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 308 Students
3. Dag Hammarskjold Middle School
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Wallingford School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 579 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Durham, CT
Durham, CT has 7 elementary schools with 1,757 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Durham score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Durham don't meet expectations.
1. Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School
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Madison School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 316 Students
2. John Lyman School
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Regional School District 13 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 182 Students
3. Middlefield Memorial School
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Regional School District 13 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 231 Students
4. Rock Hill School
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Wallingford School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 303 Students
5. Frederick Brewster School
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Regional School District 13 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 235 Students
6. Wesley School
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Middletown School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 213 Students
7. Farm Hill School
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Middletown School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 277 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Durham, CT
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Durham, CT has a total population of 7,067 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 47% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Durham, CT
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Durham, CT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.00 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.55 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Durham, CT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Durham, CT.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Durham, CT Internet Health Assessment.
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