For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 5,593 students in Tolland County, CT.
The top ranked public high schools in Tolland County, CT are Tolland High School, Rham High School and E. O. Smith High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tolland County, CT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Tolland County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Connecticut public high schools.
Tolland County, CT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Connecticut average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ellington 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 24% 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 Tolland County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tolland High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Eagle Hill
Tolland, CT 06084
(860) 870-6818
Tolland, CT 06084
(860) 870-6818
Grades: 9-12
| 700 students
Rank: #22.
Rham High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
85 Wall St.
Hebron, CT 06248
(860) 228-9474
Hebron, CT 06248
(860) 228-9474
Grades: 9-12
| 779 students
Rank: #33.
E. O. Smith High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1235 Storrs Rd.
Storrs Mansfield, CT 06268
(860) 487-0877
Storrs Mansfield, CT 06268
(860) 487-0877
Grades: 9-12
| 1,033 students
Rank: #44.
Bolton High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
72 Brandy St.
Bolton, CT 06043
(860) 643-2768
Bolton, CT 06043
(860) 643-2768
Grades: 9-12
| 215 students
Rank: #55.
Ellington High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
37 Maple St.
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2352
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2352
Grades: 9-12
| 716 students
Rank: #66.
Somers High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5 Vision Boulevard
Somers, CT 06071
(860) 749-2270
Somers, CT 06071
(860) 749-2270
Grades: 9-12
| 382 students
Rank: #77.
Coventry High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
78 Ripley Hill Road
Coventry, CT 06238
(860) 742-7346
Coventry, CT 06238
(860) 742-7346
Grades: 9-12
| 406 students
Rank: #88.
Stafford High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
145 Orcuttville Rd.
Stafford Springs, CT 06076
(860) 684-4233
Stafford Springs, CT 06076
(860) 684-4233
Grades: 9-12
| 375 students
Rank: #99.
Rockville High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
70 Loveland Hill
Vernon Rockville, CT 06066
(860) 870-6050
Vernon Rockville, CT 06066
(860) 870-6050
Grades: 9-12
| 975 students
Rank: n/an/a
Coventry Academy
Alternative School
78 Ripley Hill Road
Coventry, CT 06238
(860) 742-3532
Coventry, CT 06238
(860) 742-3532
Grades: 7-12
| 12 students
Tolland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aspire High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5 Vision Blvd
Somers, CT 06071
(860) 749-2270
Somers, CT 06071
(860) 749-2270
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
Bergin Correctional Institution High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
251 Middle Turnpike
Storrs Mansfield, CT 06268
(860) 487-2743
Storrs Mansfield, CT 06268
(860) 487-2743
Grades: 10-12
| 18 students
36 Prospect St.
Stafford Springs, CT 06076
(860) 684-4217
Stafford Springs, CT 06076
(860) 684-4217
Grades: PK-12
| 217 students
1171 Main Street
Coventry, CT 06238
(860) 742-4530
Coventry, CT 06238
(860) 742-4530
Grades: PK
| 27 students
E.o. Smith High School At Depot Campus (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
85 Depot Rd
Mansfield Depot, CT 06251
(860) 487-0877
Mansfield Depot, CT 06251
(860) 487-0877
Grades: 9-12
| 28 students
P.o. Box 586
Stafford Springs, CT 06076
(860) 684-4205
Stafford Springs, CT 06076
(860) 684-4205
Grades: 4-6
| 318 students
1776 Main Street
Coventry, CT 06238
(860) 742-4550
Coventry, CT 06238
(860) 742-4550
Grades: PK
| 46 students
Homebound Elementary School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1700 Main Street
Coventry, CT 06238
(860) 742-7317
Coventry, CT 06238
(860) 742-7317
Grades: PK
| 6 students
Homebound High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1235 Storrs Road
Storrs Mansfield, CT 06268
(860) 487-1862
Storrs Mansfield, CT 06268
(860) 487-1862
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Loveland Hill School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
70 Loveland Hill Rd
Vernon Rockville, CT 06066
(860) 870-6050
Vernon Rockville, CT 06066
(860) 870-6050
Grades: 2-8
| 10 students
321 Hunting Lodge Rd.
Storrs Mansfield, CT 06268
(860) 429-4630
Storrs Mansfield, CT 06268
(860) 429-4630
Grades: 2-4
| 291 students
306 Stafford Rd.
Mansfield Center, CT 06250
(860) 423-3086
Mansfield Center, CT 06250
(860) 423-3086
Grades: PK-1
| 271 students
Next Step Program (Aacbp) Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
33 West Main St.
Vernon Rockville, CT 06066
(860) 870-3073
Vernon Rockville, CT 06066
(860) 870-3073
Grades: 12
| 13 students
Northern Correctional Institution Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
287 Bilton Rd.
Somers, CT 06071
(860) 763-8694
Somers, CT 06071
(860) 763-8694
Grades: 10-12
| 6 students
Osborn Correctional Institution Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
335 Bilton Road
Somers, CT 06071
(860) 814-4783
Somers, CT 06071
(860) 814-4783
Grades: 11-12
| 3 students
14 Route 66
Columbia, CT 06237
(860) 228-4317
Columbia, CT 06237
(860) 228-4317
Grades: 10-12
| 6 students
Pm Panrs High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1235 Storrs Rd
Storrs Mansfield, CT 06268
(860) 487-0877
Storrs Mansfield, CT 06268
(860) 487-0877
Grades: 11-12
| 25 students
Region Alternative High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
85 Wall Street
Hebron, CT 06248
(860) 228-9474
Hebron, CT 06248
(860) 228-9474
Grades: 11-12
| 11 students
Stafford Tutoring Program Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
10 Levinthal Run
Stafford Springs, CT 06076
(860) 684-4212
Stafford Springs, CT 06076
(860) 684-4212
Grades: 9-11
| 5 students
21 Lyons Rd.
Staffordville, CT 06077
(860) 684-3298
Staffordville, CT 06077
(860) 684-3298
Grades: PK-1
| 113 students
Talc High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1 Eagle Hill
Tolland, CT 06084
(860) 870-6818
Tolland, CT 06084
(860) 870-6818
Grades: 12
| 11 students
Elm Street
Vernon Rockville, CT 06066
(860) 870-6000
Vernon Rockville, CT 06066
(860) 870-6000
Grades: PK
| 8 students
2 Abbott Rd.
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2329
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2329
Grades: 5-6
| 446 students
Windermere School Program For Alternative Learning K-4 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2 Abbott Rd.
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2329
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2329
Grades: 2
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Tolland County, CT?
The top ranked public high schools in Tolland County, CT include Tolland High School, Rham High School and E. O. Smith High School.
How many public high schools are located in Tolland County?
10 public high schools are located in Tolland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tolland County?
Tolland County public high schools minority enrollment is 24% 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 Tolland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Tolland County include: Somers High School vs. Ellington High School, Stafford High School vs. Somers High School, Coventry High School vs. E. O. Smith High School
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