Best Schools in Branford, CT
Branford, CT has 16 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 9 elementary) serving 7,016 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in Branford don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Branford, CT
The top high schools in Branford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Guilford High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Guilford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1048 Students
2. Branford High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Branford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 818 Students
3. North Branford High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Branford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 420 Students
Best Middle Schools in Branford, CT
The top middle schools in Branford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. E. C. Adams Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Guilford School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 486 Students
2. A. Baldwin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Guilford School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 468 Students
3. Francis Walsh Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Branford School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 767 Students
4. North Branford Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Branford School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 388 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Branford, CT
The top elementary schools in Branford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. A. W. Cox School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Guilford School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 262 Students
2. Totoket Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Branford School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 326 Students
3. Mary T. Murphy School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Branford School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 366 Students
4. Mary R. Tisko School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Branford School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 352 Students
5. Carbone School/east Haven Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Haven School District • Public • Grades 1 - 8 • 333 Students
6. John B. Sliney School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Branford School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 275 Students
7. Momauguin School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Haven School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 314 Students
8. Jerome Harrison School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Branford School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 387 Students
9. Celc Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Celc Middle School • Private • Grades 4 - 7 • 6 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Branford, CT
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Branford, CT has a total population of 21,564 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 52% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Branford, CT
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Branford, CT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.72 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.51 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Branford, CT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Branford, CT.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Branford, CT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Branford, CT
How many schools are in Branford, CT?
Branford, CT has 16 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 7,016 students in total.
How do schools in Branford perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Branford score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in Branford don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Branford?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Branford
5 of 5 schools in Branford carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 3C: 2
All 5 public schools we grade in Branford. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (5)
- Branford High School
- Francis Walsh Intermediate School
- John B Sliney School
- Mary R Tisko School
- Mary T Murphy School
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.