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

A

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Madison School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 828 Students

2. Coginchaug Regional High School

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Regional School District 13 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 384 Students

3. Lyman Hall High School

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

A+

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Madison School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 520 Students

2. Frank Ward Strong School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Regional School District 13 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 308 Students

3. Dag Hammarskjold Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

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

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Madison School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 316 Students

2. John Lyman School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Regional School District 13 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 182 Students

3. Middlefield Memorial School

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Regional School District 13 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 231 Students

4. Rock Hill School

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wallingford School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 303 Students

5. Frederick Brewster School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Regional School District 13 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 235 Students

6. Wesley School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Middletown School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 213 Students

7. Farm Hill School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

5,514

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

47%

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

B+

11.55 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.00 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

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

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

6,888 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

75 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Durham, CT Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Durham, CT

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Middlefield, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
North Guilford, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 63%
  • Projected Test Scores: 60%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Little City, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 63%
  • Projected Test Scores: 61%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Rockfall, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Higganum, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Middletown, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Wallingford Center, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Northford, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Wallingford, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Meriden, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations