Best Schools in Higganum, CT
Higganum, CT has 11 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 3,150 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 57%, so schools in Higganum meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Higganum, CT
The top high schools in Higganum, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Haddam-killingworth High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 17 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 546 Students
2. Coginchaug Regional High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 13 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 384 Students
Best Middle Schools in Higganum, CT
The top middle schools in Higganum, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Haddam-killingworth Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 17 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 399 Students
2. Frank Ward Strong School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 13 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 308 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Higganum, CT
The top elementary schools in Higganum, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Killingworth Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 17 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 265 Students
2. Burr District Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 17 • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 331 Students
3. Haddam-killingworth Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 17 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 260 Students
4. John Lyman School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 13 • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 182 Students
5. Middlefield Memorial School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 13 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 231 Students
6. Frederick Brewster School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 13 • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 235 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Higganum, CT
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Higganum, CT has a total population of 5,426 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 46% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Higganum, 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 Higganum, CT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.34 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.06 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.29 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Higganum, CT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Higganum, 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 Higganum, CT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Higganum, CT
How many schools are in Higganum, CT?
Higganum, CT has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 3,150 students in total.
How do schools in Higganum perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Higganum score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 57%, so on average schools in Higganum meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Higganum?
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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- Projected: 58%
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- Projected: 62%
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- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Higganum
3 of 3 schools in Higganum carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 3
All 3 public schools we grade in Higganum. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (2)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.