Best Durham Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 356 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 33%), 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 56% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Durham, CT (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coginchaug Regional High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
135 Pickett Ln.
Durham, CT 06422
(860) 349-7215
Gr: 9-12 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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Durham, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
144 Pickett Ln.
Durham, CT 06422
(860) 349-7210
Gr: 3-4 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1

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 56% (majority Hispanic).

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