Stonington High School Among Top 50 In CT For 2025-26: U.S. News & World Report

STONINGTON, CT — U.S. News & World Report has released its latest rankings on the best high schools in the country, and dozens in Connecticut made the list, including Stonington High School.

The 2025-2026 Best High School Rankings, released Tuesday, includes specialized STEM and charter rankings alongside the traditional state, district and metro area categories.

Nearly 24,000 public high schools were evaluated, and nearly 18,000 were ranked.

Stonington High School landed at No. 20 in the state.

Read the full list: The Top 50 High Schools In Connecticut For 2025-26: U.S. News & World Report

The 2025-2026 Best High Schools national rankings identify top public schools based on six key performance indicators, including student achievement on state-required assessments, strong graduation rates, and college readiness measures.

Schools are evaluated on how effectively they serve all students, including underserved populations, with college readiness specifically measured through student participation and performance on Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate exams.

The rankings consider curriculum breadth and overall student outcomes as well. U.S. News worked with RTI International, a global research firm, to implement the comprehensive ranking methodology, using the most current data from the 2022-2023 school year.