This week, U.S. News & World Report released their 2021 Best High Schools ranking. The publication reviewed nearly 24,000 U.S. public high schools; 205 Connecticut schools made their rankings.
Redding's Joel Barlow High School ranked in the top 20, coming in at #16.
According to U.S. News & World Report, the new edition ranks more than 17,800 public high schools throughout the country, measuring how well schools serve students from various social and economic backgrounds.
Joel Barlow High School is ranked #709 in the National Rankings. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college. Read more about how U.S. News & World Report ranks the Best High Schools.
Top 10 Best High Schools in Connecticut
#1 Darien
#2 Marine Science Magnet High School of Southeastern (Groton)
#3 Weston
#4 Staples High School in Westport
#5 New Canaan High School
#6 Wilton High School
#7 Greenwich High School
#8 Ridgefield High School
#9 Connecticut IB Academy in East Hartford
#10 Conard High School in West Hartford
Read more about the Best High Schools in Connecticut HERE.
Browse through each state to find out which high schools made the list HERE.