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Regional School District 13

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At a glance

This district is not ranked due to insufficient test score data.

Elementary 2 Middle 1 High 1Grades PK, KG-12

135-A Pickett Lane
Durham, CT 06422·(860) 349-7200·All Connecticut district rankings →

Statewide performance 2016–2024

2024: better than 51.3% of districts

Schools

1,096

Students

Top rankedFrank Ward Strong School70^th of 252 Connecticut middle schools

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Biggest riser

Frank Ward Strong School up 33 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

Regional School District 13 in Connecticut is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves a predominantly white student population and is known for its strong academic performance, particularly at Coginchaug Regional High School and John Lyman School.

Coginchaug Regional High School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, consistently ranking among the best high schools in Connecticut. The school's strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts and Science, is a notable strength. Meanwhile, the elementary and middle schools in the district, such as John Lyman School, generally perform at or above the state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

The Regional School District 13 is characterized by a relatively high investment in education, with high spending per student and low student-teacher ratios. This investment likely contributes to the overall strong academic performance of the schools, though the district's relatively homogeneous student population and low percentage of economically disadvantaged students may also play a role in the schools' success.

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Ranking:

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				SBAC English Language Arts (2025)				SBAC Mathematics (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Coginchaug Regional High School	Public	9-12	135 Pickett Ln.	Durham	06422	Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region	Regional School District 13	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 349-7215	356	40	8.8	15.7%	298 (83.7%)	4 (1.1%)	37 (10.4%)	7 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.8%)								(n/a)									$33,510
Frank Ward Strong School	Public	5-8	191 Main Street	Durham	06422	Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region	Regional School District 13	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 349-7222	319	31	10.4	17.2%	275 (86.2%)	1 (0.3%)	26 (8.2%)	3 (0.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.8%)	73.4	70^th of 252 public middle schools	72.2%		57.7	103^rd of 250 public middle schools	58.8%	33		64.0	65.9	70.8		48.6	52.3	58.1	$26,964
Frederick Brewster School	Public	PK, KG-1	126 Tuttle Rd.	Durham	06422	Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region	Regional School District 13	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 349-7227	214	22	9.7	17.8%	179 (83.6%)	4 (1.9%)	18 (8.4%)	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.2%)								(n/a)									$31,525
John Lyman School	Public	2-4	106 Way Rd.	Middlefield	06455	Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region	Regional School District 13	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 349-7240	207	19	10.7	18.4%	183 (88.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (8.2%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)								(n/a)	48.5				48.5				$28,336

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Middletown School District	3.34 mi	11	129^th
Connecticut Technical Education and Career System	3.59 mi	17	144^th
Regional School District 17	5.58 mi	5	30^th
Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services	5.66 mi	5
Meriden School District	5.9 mi	14	103^rd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Connecticut Department of Education.

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