Top Rankings
Regional School District 08 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,148 students in Regional School District 08. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Regional School District 08 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
1,148 Students
493,927 Students
# Teachers
122 Teachers
40,668 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Regional School District 08, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 197 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#68 out of 198 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
47%
Graduation Rate
94%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.68
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
9%
31%
% Black
2%
12%
% White
85%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,777 is higher than the state median of $26,157. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,725 is higher than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,777
$26,157
Spending / Student
$27,725
$25,225
Best Regional School District 08 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rham High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
85 Wall St.
Hebron, CT 06248
(860) 228-9474
Hebron, CT 06248
(860) 228-9474
Grades: 9-12
| 779 students
Rank: #22.
Rham Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25 Rham Rd.
Hebron, CT 06248
(860) 228-9423
Hebron, CT 06248
(860) 228-9423
Grades: 7-8
| 369 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Regional School District 08?
Regional School District 08 manages 2 public schools serving 1,148 students.
What is the rank of Regional School District 08?
Regional School District 08 is ranked #67 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Regional School District 08?
85% of Regional School District 08 students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Regional School District 08?
Regional School District 08 has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Regional School District 08's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,725 is higher than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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