Best High Schools in Guilford, CT

Guilford, CT has 6 high schools with 4,428 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 Guilford score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Guilford exceed expectations.

1. Daniel Hand High School

A

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Madison School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 828 Students

2. Guilford High School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Guilford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1048 Students

3. Coginchaug Regional High School

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Regional School District 13 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 384 Students

4. Lyman Hall High School

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wallingford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 930 Students

5. Branford High School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Branford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 818 Students

6. North Branford High School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

North Branford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 420 Students

Best Middle Schools in Guilford, CT

Guilford, CT has 5 middle schools with 2,549 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 Guilford score 63% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 59% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Guilford exceed expectations.

1. Walter C. Polson Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Madison School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 520 Students

2. E. C. Adams Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Guilford School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 486 Students

3. A. Baldwin Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Guilford School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 468 Students

4. Frank Ward Strong School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Regional School District 13 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 308 Students

5. Francis Walsh Intermediate School

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Branford School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 767 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Guilford, CT

Guilford, CT has 8 elementary schools with 2,387 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 Guilford score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 67% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Guilford don't meet expectations.

1. Guilford Lakes School

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Guilford School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 350 Students

2. J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Madison School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 362 Students

3. Calvin Leete School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Guilford School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 225 Students

4. A. W. Cox School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Guilford School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 262 Students

5. Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Madison School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 316 Students

6. Melissa Jones School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Guilford School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 285 Students

7. Mary R. Tisko School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Branford School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 352 Students

8. Frederick Brewster School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Regional School District 13 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 235 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Guilford, CT

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

Community Factors

Guilford, CT has a total population of 19,627 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 58% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Guilford, CT

9,364

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

98%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

58%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Guilford, CT.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A

8.16 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.07 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

7.09 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Guilford, CT.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

5,791 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

82 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Actual Test Scores: 56%
  • Projected Test Scores: 59%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 66%
  • Projected Test Scores: 63%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 63%
  • Projected Test Scores: 60%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 60%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 61%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 57%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations