For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 713 students in Waterford, CT.
The top-ranked public high school in Waterford, CT is Waterford High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waterford, CT public high school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Waterford have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public high schools.
Waterford, CT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Connecticut average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Waterford High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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 Waterford, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waterford High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20 Rope Ferry Rd.
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 437-6956
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 437-6956
Gr: 9-12 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Waterford, CT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Waterford, CT include Waterford High School.
How many public high schools are located in Waterford?
1 public high schools are located in Waterford.
What is the racial composition of students in Waterford?
Waterford public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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