Best Public Schools in Coventry, CT

The city of Coventry, Connecticut is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative school), and no alternative schools. The Coventry School District demonstrates a mix of academic performance, with a few standout schools and some areas for improvement.

The Capt. Nathan Hale School middle school and George Hersey Robertson School elementary school are the top performers, consistently ranking among the best in the state and earning high test scores well above the Connecticut averages. In contrast, the district's high schools, including Coventry High School, have more average performance, with a graduation rate of 88.4%.

One area of concern across the district is the high chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7%, which is notably higher than state averages. The schools also exhibit a wide range in free/reduced lunch rates, from 23.89% to 58.33%, indicating significant socioeconomic diversity that may require tailored approaches to support student needs. The alternative Coventry Academy stands out with a very low student-teacher ratio of 3.7, suggesting it provides more individualized attention for its student population.