For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 784 students in Branford, CT.
The top-ranked public high school in Branford, CT is Branford High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Branford, CT public high school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Branford have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public high schools.
Branford, CT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Connecticut average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Branford High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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 Branford, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Branford High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
185 East Main St.
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 488-7291
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 488-7291
Gr: 9-12 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Branford, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Branford High School Horizons Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
185 East Main Street
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 488-7291
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 488-7291
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
12 Melrose Ave.
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 315-3540
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 315-3540
Gr: PK | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Branford, CT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Branford, CT include Branford High School.
How many public high schools are located in Branford?
1 public high schools are located in Branford.
What is the racial composition of students in Branford?
Branford public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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