Best Derby Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 370 students in Derby, CT.
The top-ranked public high school in Derby, CT is Derby High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Derby, CT public high school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Derby have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public high schools.
Derby, CT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Connecticut average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Derby High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Derby, CT (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Derby High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
75 Chatfield Street
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 736-5032
Gr: 9-12 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Derby, Connecticut

Derby, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Raise Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8 Nutmeg Ave
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 736-5032
Gr: 11 | 1 student

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Derby, CT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Derby, CT include Derby High School.
How many public high schools are located in Derby?
1 public high schools are located in Derby.
What is the racial composition of students in Derby?
Derby public high schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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