Essex, CT has 2 high schools with 896 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 Essex score 63% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Essex greatly exceed expectations.

Essex, CT has 2 middle schools with 508 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 Essex score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Essex meet expectations.

Essex, CT has 2 elementary schools with 492 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 Essex score 69% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 61% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Essex greatly exceed expectations.

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

Community Factors

Essex, CT has a total population of 3,474 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 64% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Essex, CT.

Safety

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

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Essex, CT.

Connectivity

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

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