Confirming what we proudly boast about, U.S. News & World Report’s recent study names five Fairfield County high schools as top in the state. The report uses student/teacher ratio, participation in Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and proficiency in both math and reading.

Ridgefield, ranks third, with a 14:1 student teacher ratio, a 61% participation rate in Advanced Placement courses, 99% proficiency rate in math, and a 97% proficiency rate in reading.

Weston ranks fourth, with a 14:1 student teacher ratio, a 60% participation rate in Advanced Placement courses, 98% proficiency rate in math, and a 99% proficiency rate in reading.

Westport ranks fifth, with a 13:1 student teacher ratio, a 57% participation rate in Advanced Placement courses, 97% proficiency rate in math, and a 99% proficiency rate in reading.

Darien ranks seventh, with a 11:1 student teacher ratio, a 56% participation rate in Advanced Placement courses, 96% proficiency rate in math, and a 97% proficiency rate in reading.

Wilton ranks eighth, with a 14:1 student teacher ratio, a 57% participation rate in Advanced Placement courses, 98% proficiency rate in math, and a 98% proficiency rate in reading.

Complete U.S. News & World Report

by Lisa M. Bender, Lisa@CTClassicHomes.com