For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 359 students in Durham, CT.
The top ranked public high school in Durham, CT is Coginchaug Regional High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Durham, CT public high school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Durham have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Connecticut public high schools.
Durham, CT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Connecticut average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Coginchaug Regional High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Durham, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coginchaug Regional High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
135 Pickett Ln.
Durham, CT 06422
(860) 349-7215
Durham, CT 06422
(860) 349-7215
Grades: 9-12
| 359 students
Durham, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
144 Pickett Ln.
Durham, CT 06422
(860) 349-7210
Durham, CT 06422
(860) 349-7210
Grades: 3-4
| 143 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Durham, CT?
The top ranked public high schools in Durham, CT include Coginchaug Regional High School.
How many public high schools are located in Durham?
1 public high schools are located in Durham.
What is the racial composition of students in Durham?
Durham public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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