Best Schools in Durham, CT
Durham, CT has 18 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 8 elementary) serving 7,389 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 62%, so schools in Durham meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Durham, CT
The top high schools in Durham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Daniel Hand High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 828 Students
2. Guilford High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Guilford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1048 Students
3. Haddam-killingworth High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 17 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 546 Students
4. Coginchaug Regional High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 13 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 384 Students
Best Middle Schools in Durham, CT
The top middle schools in Durham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Walter C. Polson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 520 Students
2. E. C. Adams Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Guilford School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 486 Students
3. A. Baldwin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Guilford School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 468 Students
4. Haddam-killingworth Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 17 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 399 Students
5. Frank Ward Strong School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 13 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 308 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Durham, CT
The top elementary schools in Durham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 354 Students
2. Burr District Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 17 • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 331 Students
3. Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 316 Students
4. Haddam-killingworth Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 17 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 260 Students
5. John Lyman School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 13 • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 182 Students
6. Melissa Jones School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Guilford School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 285 Students
7. Middlefield Memorial School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 13 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 231 Students
8. Frederick Brewster School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 13 • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 235 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.
Questions About Schools in Durham, CT
How many schools are in Durham, CT?
Durham, CT has 18 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 7,389 students in total.
How do schools in Durham perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Durham score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 62%, so on average schools in Durham meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Durham?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Durham
3 of 3 schools in Durham carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 1C: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Durham. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (3)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.