Seymour High School vs. Derby High School
Should I attend Seymour High School or Derby 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
Seymour High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Derby High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
604 students
375 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#398 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#768 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
≤10%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
30-39%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
159
150
Grade 10 Students
139
94
Grade 11 Students
154
73
Grade 12 Students
152
58
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
2%
% Hispanic
19%
37%
% Black
8%
20%
% White
68%
36%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%