Summary:
Hebron, Connecticut is served by four public schools—Gilead Hill School (PK-2), Hebron Elementary School (3-6), RHAM Middle School (7-8), and RHAM High School (9-12)—enrolling about 1,747 students across the Hebron School District and Regional School District 08. All four schools compare favorably to Connecticut averages, with strong test scores, low student-teacher ratios, and per-pupil spending between $17,375 and $17,976.
RHAM High School is the academic leader, with a 96.0% graduation rate versus the state's 91.2% and SAT proficiency rates far above state averages (75.2% in ELA, 53.6% in math). Hebron Elementary School is the model of consistency: every grade and subject exceeds state proficiency, led by 6th grade math (74.4% vs. 44.4% statewide), and its 3.7% chronic absenteeism rate is the lowest in the area. RHAM Middle School remains above state averages but shows a downward trend, declining in every tested subject; 8th grade math fell from 55.2% to 46.3% and 8th grade science from 63.9% to 53.1%. Gilead Hill School serves PK-2 and has no test data, but its 10.5% chronic absenteeism rate is nearly triple Hebron Elementary School's.
Free/reduced lunch rates are low and similar across all schools (16.76% to 20.17%), reflecting a generally well-resourced community. Student-teacher ratios are low district-wide, ranging from 8.6 at RHAM Middle School to 11.1 at Gilead Hill School. A striking contrast emerges in attendance: the Hebron School District has a 6.3% chronic absenteeism rate, while Regional School District 08 is at 13.0%. Even RHAM High School, a top performer, showed volatility in science proficiency, dropping from 69.3% to 57.2% in one year. Overall, Hebron's schools provide a strong, well-resourced education, with Hebron Elementary School and RHAM High School leading the way.
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