Best High Schools in Darien, CT

Darien, CT has 2 high schools with 3,463 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 Darien score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Darien exceed expectations.

1. Darien High School

A

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Darien School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1415 Students

2. Stamford High School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Stamford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2048 Students

Best Middle Schools in Darien, CT

Darien, CT has 2 middle schools with 1,833 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 Darien score 64% 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 Darien greatly exceed expectations.

1. Middlesex Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Darien School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1068 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Darien, CT

Darien, CT has 6 elementary schools with 2,589 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 Darien score 71% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 68% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Darien exceed expectations.

1. Ox Ridge Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

86%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Darien School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 526 Students

2. Tokeneke Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Darien School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 447 Students

3. Hindley Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Darien School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 422 Students

4. Holmes Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Darien School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 434 Students

5. Royle Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Darien School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 366 Students

6. Rogers International School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Stamford School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 765 Students

7. K. T. Murphy School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Stamford School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 394 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Darien, CT

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

Community Factors

Darien, CT has a total population of 21,499 with 33% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 85% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Darien, CT

7,885

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

98%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

85%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Darien, CT.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C+

17.45 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.30 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

16.14 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Darien, CT.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

A

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

7,967 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

95 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Darien, CT

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Stamford, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 66%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 61%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 70%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 71%
  • Projected Test Scores: 71%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 66%
  • Projected Test Scores: 62%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 60%
  • Projected Test Scores: 62%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 72%
  • Projected Test Scores: 72%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 64%
  • Projected Test Scores: 62%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations