For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,382 students in Darien, CT. The top-ranked public high school in Darien, CT is Darien High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Darien, CT public high school have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 89% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Darien have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Connecticut public high schools.
Darien, CT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 99%, which is more than the Connecticut average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Darien High School, with ≥99% 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 Darien, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Darien High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
80 High School Ln.
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-3981
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-3981
Gr: 9-12 | 1,382 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Darien, CT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Darien, CT include Darien High School. Darien has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Connecticut.
How many public high schools are located in Darien?
1 public high schools are located in Darien.
What is the racial composition of students in Darien?
Darien 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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