U.S. News & World Report evaluated more than 21,000 public high schools in 49 states and the District of Columbia. Schools were awarded gold, silver or bronze medals based on state proficiency standards and how well they prepare students for college. Thirty-nine Connecticut schools made its rankings. Of those thirty-nine, eleven were gold medal schools; twenty-four were silver medal schools; and four were bronze medal schools. The top three CT high schools were, in order of ranking, Darien, Conard and Weston. [More]