Summary:
Zip code 06035 contains just one high school, Granby Memorial High School, which serves grades 9–12 with 564 students as part of the Granby School District, a district ranked 60th out of 153 in Connecticut. Granby Memorial is a true academic standout, consistently ranking among the top quarter of Connecticut high schools, with state rankings of 11th (2023–2024), 20th (2024–2025), and 24th (2025–2026) out of roughly 140 schools. The school's own ranking far exceeds its district's overall statewide ranking, making it the clear educational anchor of the community.
Academically, Granby Memorial surpasses state averages by wide margins in every tested subject. On the 2025–2026 SAT, 76.4% of 11th graders met ELA proficiency versus 55.3% statewide, and 45.9% met math proficiency versus 31.3% statewide. On the NGSS science exam, 75.2% were proficient compared to 50.5% statewide, and the school also edges out its district in all three subjects. Graduation outcomes are equally strong, with a 95.0% graduation rate—above both the district (93.0%) and state (91.2%)—and chronic absenteeism at 12.2%, well below the state's 16.4%. Only 15.25% of students qualify for free/reduced-price lunch, and a favorable student–teacher ratio of 11.8 supports smaller class sizes and personalized attention.
The clearest area for improvement is math, where proficiency at 45.9% trails both ELA (76.4%) and science (75.2%) by a substantial margin. Year-over-year trends are mixed: science proficiency jumped 8.0 points, while ELA fell 3.8 points and math dropped 7.5 points. The school's state ranking has slipped modestly from 11th to 24th over three years, but it remains in the top 18% of Connecticut high schools. With per-student spending of $17,588 and a well-resourced environment, Granby Memorial High School offers a high-performing, well-rounded education that stands out within its district and across the state.
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