Derby High School vs. Seymour High School
Should I attend Derby High School or Seymour High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Derby High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Seymour High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 375 students in grades 9-12, Derby High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 604 students in grades 9-12, Seymour High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
375 students
604 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
49 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#768 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#398 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
60-64%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
150
159
Grade 10 Students
94
139
Grade 11 Students
73
154
Grade 12 Students
58
152
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
37%
19%
% Black
20%
8%
% White
36%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
1%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
