Top 10 Best Middlesex County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 6,014 students in Middlesex County, CT.
The top ranked public high schools in Middlesex County, CT are Haddam-killingworth High School, Coginchaug Regional High School and Portland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Middlesex County, CT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 55% statewide average). High schools in Middlesex County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Connecticut public high schools.
Middlesex County, CT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Connecticut average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Middletown High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Middlesex County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Haddam-killingworth High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
95 Little City Road
Higganum, CT 06441
(860) 345-8541
Grades: 9-12
| 544 students
Rank: #22.
Coginchaug Regional High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
135 Pickett Ln.
Durham, CT 06422
(860) 349-7215
Grades: 9-12
| 401 students
Rank: #33.
Portland High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
95 High Street
Portland, CT 06480
(860) 342-1720
Grades: 9-12
| 332 students
Rank: #44.
Cromwell High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 Donald Harris Dr.
Cromwell, CT 06416
(860) 632-4841
Grades: 9-12
| 545 students
Rank: #55.
The Morgan School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
71 Killingworth Tpke.
Clinton, CT 06413
(860) 664-6504
Grades: 9-12
| 534 students
Rank: #66.
Valley Regional High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
256 Kelsey Hill Rd.
Deep River, CT 06417
(860) 526-5328
Grades: 9-12
| 545 students
Rank: #77.
Nathan Hale-ray High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15 School Drive
Moodus, CT 06469
(860) 873-5065
Grades: 9-12
| 269 students
Rank: #88.
Westbrook High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
156 Mcveagh Rd.
Westbrook, CT 06498
(860) 399-6214
Grades: 9-12
| 211 students
Rank: #99.
East Hampton High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15 North Maple St.
East Hampton, CT 06424
(860) 365-4030
Grades: 9-12
| 534 students
Rank: #1010.
Old Saybrook Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1111 Boston Post Rd.
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 395-3175
Grades: 8-12
| 361 students
Rank: #1111.
Middletown High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Larosa Lane
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 704-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,249 students
Rank: #1212.
Vinal Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
60 Daniels St.
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 344-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 489 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Middlesex County, CT

Middlesex County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
75 East Main St.
Clinton, CT 06413
(860) 664-6502
Grades: 4-5
| 251 students
1000 Silver St.
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 262-7009
Grades: 12
| 3 students
200 Larosa Lane
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 704-4500
Grades: 11-12
| 11 students
144 Pickett Ln.
Durham, CT 06422
(860) 349-7210
Grades: 3-4
| 143 students
272 Saybrook Road
Higganum, CT 06441
(860) 345-4551
Grades: K-4
| 176 students
311 Hunting Avenue
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 639-1401
Grades: 1-12
| 8 students
Icm - Farm Hill (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
390 Ridge Road
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 346-1225
Grades: 1-2
| 5 students
Icm - Lawrence (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
Kaplan Drive
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 632-2158
Grades: 2-5
| 6 students
Icm - Spencer (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
207 Westfield Street
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 344-0711
Grades: 3-5
| 7 students
Icm - Wesley (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
10 Weslyan Hills Rd
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 344-0381
Grades: 1-5
| 6 students
1 Wilderman's Way
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 638-1401
Grades: 6-8
| 4 students
99 Spruce St.
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 632-2433
Grades: 6
| 289 students
55 Main St.
East Hampton, CT 06424
(860) 365-4071
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
170 Long Lane, Box 882
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 344-2825
Grades: 7-12
| 28 students
200 Larosa Lane
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 704-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
200 Larosa Lane
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 704-4500
Grades: 10-12
| 7 students
200 Larosa Lane
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 704-4500
Grades: 9-11
| 3 students
279 Court Street
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 358-9583
Grades: 12
| 25 students
310 Hunting Hill Ave
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 638-1401
Grades: 6-8
| 5 students
1 Winthrop Rd.
Deep River, CT 06417
(860) 526-2417
Grades: 12
| 5 students
2 Center Road West
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 262-5200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
915 River Rd.
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 704-4020
Grades: 7-12
| 59 students
66 Spring Street
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 347-8553
Grades: 4-5
| 20 students
116 East Main Street
Clinton, CT 06413
(860) 664-5344
Grades: 12
| 7 students
670 Newfield Street
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 638-1428
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
200 Larosa Lane
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 704-4500
Grades: 9-11
| 11 students
1225 Silver St.
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 638-2700
Grades: 8-12
| 41 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Middlesex County, CT?
The top ranked public high schools in Middlesex County, CT include Haddam-killingworth High School, Coginchaug Regional High School and Portland High School.
How many public high schools are located in Middlesex County, CT?
12 public high schools are located in Middlesex County, CT.
What is the racial composition of students in Middlesex County, CT?
Middlesex County, CT public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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