For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 466 students in Higganum, CT.
The top-ranked public high school in Higganum, CT is Haddam-killingworth High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Higganum, CT public high school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Higganum have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Connecticut public high schools.
Higganum, CT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Connecticut average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Haddam-killingworth High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Higganum, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Haddam-killingworth High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
95 Little City Road
Higganum, CT 06441
(860) 345-8541
Higganum, CT 06441
(860) 345-8541
Gr: 9-12 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Higganum, CT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Higganum, CT include Haddam-killingworth High School.
How many public high schools are located in Higganum?
1 public high schools are located in Higganum.
What is the racial composition of students in Higganum?
Higganum public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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