For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,024 students in Colchester, CT.
The top-ranked public high schools in Colchester, CT are William J. Johnston Middle School and Bacon Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colchester, CT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Colchester have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Connecticut public high schools.
Colchester, CT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Connecticut average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bacon Academy, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Colchester, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William J. Johnston Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
360 Norwich Ave.
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-2313
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-2313
Gr: 6-9 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Bacon Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
611 Norwich Ave.
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-2378
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-2378
Gr: 9-12 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Colchester, CT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Colchester, CT include William J. Johnston Middle School and Bacon Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Colchester?
2 public high schools are located in Colchester.
What is the racial composition of students in Colchester?
Colchester public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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