Best Schools in Killingworth, CT
Killingworth, CT has 16 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 6,319 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 60%, so schools in Killingworth meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Killingworth, CT
The top high schools in Killingworth, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Daniel Hand High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 828 Students
2. Haddam-killingworth High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 17 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 546 Students
3. Coginchaug Regional High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 13 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 384 Students
4. The Morgan School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 524 Students
Best Middle Schools in Killingworth, CT
The top middle schools in Killingworth, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Walter C. Polson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 520 Students
2. Haddam-killingworth Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 17 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 399 Students
3. Frank Ward Strong School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 13 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 308 Students
4. Jared Eliot School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 418 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Killingworth, CT
The top elementary schools in Killingworth, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 354 Students
2. Killingworth Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 17 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 265 Students
3. Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 316 Students
4. Haddam-killingworth Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 17 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 260 Students
5. John Lyman School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 13 • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 182 Students
6. Middlefield Memorial School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 13 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 231 Students
7. Lewin G. Joel Jr. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 549 Students
8. 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 Killingworth, CT
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Killingworth, CT has a total population of 5,926 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 51% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Killingworth, 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 Killingworth, CT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.59 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.28 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.31 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Killingworth, CT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Killingworth, 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 Killingworth, CT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Killingworth, CT
How many schools are in Killingworth, CT?
Killingworth, CT has 16 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 6,319 students in total.
How do schools in Killingworth perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Killingworth score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 60%, so on average schools in Killingworth meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Killingworth?
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: 62%
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Every school in Killingworth
2 of 2 schools in Killingworth carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Killingworth. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.