Best Schools in Clinton, CT
Clinton, CT has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,168 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in Clinton exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Clinton, CT
The top high schools in Clinton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Daniel Hand High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 828 Students
2. The Morgan School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 524 Students
3. Westbrook High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westbrook School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 202 Students
Best Middle Schools in Clinton, CT
The top middle schools in Clinton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Walter C. Polson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 520 Students
2. Westbrook Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westbrook School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 159 Students
3. Jared Eliot School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 418 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Clinton, CT
The top elementary schools in Clinton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 354 Students
2. J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 362 Students
3. Daisy Ingraham School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westbrook School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 252 Students
4. Lewin G. Joel Jr. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 549 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Clinton, CT
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Clinton, CT has a total population of 13,134 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Clinton, 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 Clinton, CT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.06 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.41 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clinton, CT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Clinton, 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 Clinton, CT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Clinton, CT
How many schools are in Clinton, CT?
Clinton, CT has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,168 students in total.
How do schools in Clinton perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Clinton score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in Clinton exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Clinton?
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: 64%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Clinton
3 of 3 schools in Clinton carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 2C: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Clinton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.