For the 2025-26 school year, there are 20 public high schools serving 11,377 students in New London County, CT.
The top ranked public high schools in New London County, CT are Lyme-old Lyme High School, Marine Science Magnet High School and East Lyme High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New London County, CT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in New London County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public high schools.
New London County, CT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Connecticut average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East Lyme High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in New London County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lyme-old Lyme High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
69 Lyme St.
Old Lyme, CT 06371
(860) 434-1651
Old Lyme, CT 06371
(860) 434-1651
Gr: 9-12 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Marine Science Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
130 Shennecossett Road
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 434-4800
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 434-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
East Lyme High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30 Chesterfield Rd.
East Lyme, CT 06333
(860) 739-6946
East Lyme, CT 06333
(860) 739-6946
Gr: 9-12 | 927 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Wheeler High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
297 Norwich/westerly Rd.
North Stonington, CT 06359
(860) 535-0377
North Stonington, CT 06359
(860) 535-0377
Gr: 7-12 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Stonington High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
176 South Broad St.
Pawcatuck, CT 06379
(860) 599-5781
Pawcatuck, CT 06379
(860) 599-5781
Gr: 9-12 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
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 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #77.
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: 28%
Rank: #88.
Montville High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Old Colchester Rd.
Oakdale, CT 06370
(860) 848-9208
Oakdale, CT 06370
(860) 848-9208
Gr: 9-12 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #99.
Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
574 New London Turnpike
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 215-9055
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 215-9055
Gr: 11-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1010.
Ledyard High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24 Gallup Hill Rd.
Ledyard, CT 06339
(860) 464-9600
Ledyard, CT 06339
(860) 464-9600
Gr: 9-12 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1111.
Robert E. Fitch High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Groton Long Point Road
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-7200
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,019 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1212.
Lyman Memorial High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
917 Exeter Rd.
Lebanon, CT 06249
(860) 642-7567
Lebanon, CT 06249
(860) 642-7567
Gr: 9-12 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1313.
Griswold High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
267 Slater Ave.
Jewett City, CT 06351
(860) 376-7640
Jewett City, CT 06351
(860) 376-7640
Gr: 9-12 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1414.
Griswold Soule Street Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
22 Soule Street
Jewett City, CT 06351
(860) 376-9129
Jewett City, CT 06351
(860) 376-9129
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1515.
Science And Technology Magnet Pathway For High School Grades
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20 Chester Street
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6400
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1616.
Norwich Free Academy
(Math: 23% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
305 Broadway
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 887-2505
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 887-2505
Gr: 9-12 | 2,001 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1717.
Norwich Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7 Mahan Drive
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 889-8453
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 889-8453
Gr: 9-12 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1818.
Ella T. Grasso Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
189 Fort Hill Rd.
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 448-0220
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 448-0220
Gr: 9-12 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1919.
New London Visual And Performing Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
36 Waller Street
New London, CT 06320
(860) 449-6800
New London, CT 06320
(860) 449-6800
Gr: 6-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2020.
New London High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20 Chester Street
New London, CT 06320
(860) 437-6400
New London, CT 06320
(860) 437-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
New London County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Aba Autism Program (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
80 West Town Street
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4204
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4204
Gr: K-5 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Abilities In Motion (Aim) Program Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
31 Society Rd
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-2751
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-2751
Gr: 12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Alternative Pathways To Success High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
305 Broadway
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 887-2505
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 887-2505
Gr: 10-12 | 12 students
Alternative Program Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
49 Lyme Street
Old Lyme, CT 06371
(860) 434-7238
Old Lyme, CT 06371
(860) 434-7238
Gr: 9-11 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Autism Class (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
165 Great Neck Road
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 444-5802
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 444-5802
Gr: 1-2 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Avery Point Transition Program High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1084 Shennecossett Road
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 405-9017
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 405-9017
Gr: 12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Bacon Academy Alternative Education (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
84 Main Street
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-8912
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-8912
Gr: 10-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
611 Norwich Ave.
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-2378
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-2378
Gr: PK-K | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
526 East Main St.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4201
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4201
Gr: PK | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
30 Case St.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 892-4354
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 892-4354
Gr: PK | 60 students Minority enrollment: 58%
1 Harry Day Drive
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-5636
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-5636
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Coastal Connections High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
315 Flanders Rd
East Lyme, CT 06333
(860) 691-4424
East Lyme, CT 06333
(860) 691-4424
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
48 Dayton Road
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 443-7690
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 443-7690
Gr: K-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
380 Norwich Ave.
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-9421
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-9421
Gr: 4-6 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
120 West St.
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-5645
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-5645
Gr: PK-3 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
986 Norwich-new London Tpke.
Uncasville, CT 06382
(860) 848-5729
Uncasville, CT 06382
(860) 848-5729
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 93%
51 Daniels Avenue
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 434-4800
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 434-4800
Gr: 6-8
Dual Language Arts Academyla Academ (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
40 Shaw St
New London, CT 06320
(860) 444-3184
New London, CT 06320
(860) 444-3184
130 Shennecossett Rd.
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-5650
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-5650
Gr: PK-6 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
120 Cedar Grove Ave.
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6030
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6030
Gr: PK-10 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Gates Correctional Institution High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
131 North Bridebrook
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 763-7352
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 763-7352
Gr: 10-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
211 Slater Avenue
Jewett City, CT 06351
(860) 376-7620
Jewett City, CT 06351
(860) 376-7620
Gr: 4-6 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
244 Monument St.
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-5646
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-5646
Gr: 3-6 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
432 Montauk Avenue
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6040
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6040
Gr: K-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Hickory Street School (Closed 2017)
Special Education School
15 Teachers Drive
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 892-4342
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 892-4342
Gr: 2-6
Homebound (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
4 Blonder Boulevard
Ledyard, CT 06339
(860) 464-9255
Ledyard, CT 06339
(860) 464-9255
Gr: 6-12 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Homebound High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
15 Rope Ferry Road
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 444-5870
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 444-5870
Gr: 9-10 | 2 students
Homebound High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
90 Town Street
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4200
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4200
Gr: 12 | 1 student
29 Society Rd.
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-2922
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-2922
Gr: PK | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Irs Program At Moriarty (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
20 Lawler Lane
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4206
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4206
Gr: K-2 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Irs Program At Uncas Middle School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
280 Elizabeth Street Extensi
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4208
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4208
Gr: 4-5 | 5 students
90 Sachem St
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 887-2505
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 887-2505
Gr: 12 | 12 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in New London County, CT?
The top ranked public high schools in New London County, CT include Lyme-old Lyme High School, Marine Science Magnet High School and East Lyme High School.
How many public high schools are located in New London County?
20 public high schools are located in New London County.
What is the racial composition of students in New London County?
New London County public high schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in New London County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in New London County include: Stonington High School vs. Robert E. Fitch High School, Robert E. Fitch High School vs. Stonington High School, Griswold High School vs. Norwich Free Academy
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