Best Durham Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 310 students in Durham, CT.
The top ranked public middle school in Durham, CT is Frank Ward Strong School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Durham, CT public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Connecticut public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Durham have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Durham, CT (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frank Ward Strong School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
191 Main Street
Durham, CT 06422
(860) 349-7222
Gr: 6-8 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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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 middle schools in Durham, CT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Durham, CT include Frank Ward Strong School.
How many public middle schools are located in Durham?
1 public middle schools are located in Durham.
What is the racial composition of students in Durham?
Durham public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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