Best High Schools in Colchester, CT

Colchester, CT has 3 high schools with 1,753 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Colchester score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Colchester exceed expectations.

1. Rham High School

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Regional School District 08 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 819 Students

2. Bacon Academy

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Colchester School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 672 Students

3. Nathan Hale-ray High School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

East Haddam School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 262 Students

Best Middle Schools in Colchester, CT

Colchester, CT has 4 middle schools with 1,621 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Colchester score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Colchester exceed expectations.

1. William J. Johnston Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Colchester School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 477 Students

2. Nathan Hale-ray Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

East Haddam School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 378 Students

3. Rham Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Regional School District 08 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 369 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Colchester, CT

Colchester, CT has 4 elementary schools with 1,762 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Colchester score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Colchester meet expectations.

1. Salem Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Salem School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 397 Students

2. Hebron Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hebron School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 351 Students

3. Jack Jackter Intermediate School

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Colchester School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 444 Students

4. East Haddam Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

East Haddam School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 337 Students

5. Colchester Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Colchester School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 630 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Colchester, CT

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Colchester, CT has a total population of 13,571 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 47% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Colchester, CT

5,136

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

47%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Colchester, CT.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A-

11.78 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

0.89 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

10.89 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Colchester, CT.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Colchester, CT.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

5,970 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

71 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Colchester, CT Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 52%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 62%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 53%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations