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Canton High School Among State's Best: Report

Niche.com, this week, released its annual top high schools survey, with Canton High School coming in among Connecticut's best.

Canton High School was among the best Connecticut public high schools in the state, according to Niche.com.
Canton High School was among the best Connecticut public high schools in the state, according to Niche.com. (Tim Jensen/Patch)

CANTON, CT — A prominent survey of high schools in the U.S. has named Canton High School among the best in Connecticut.

CHS, located on 76 Simonds Ave. in Canton, was the 29th-best public high school in the state, according to Niche.com.

Niche.com's review of Canton High School can be seen at this link.

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Niche.com's 2026 Best Public High Schools in America ranking evaluates more than 93,000 public high schools nationwide.

Niche said its rankings, now in the 11th year, differ from others that rely almost exclusively on test scores and academic performance.

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According to Niche, its rankings also include input from students, alumni, and parents, as well as quantitative data from sources such as the U.S. Department of Education to evaluate teachers, resources, and facilities.

For the full list of Connecticut's best high schools, click on this link.

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