Best Schools in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT has 74 public schools (14 high, 16 middle, 37 elementary) serving 25,165 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT
The top high schools in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lyme-old Lyme High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 18 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 407 Students
2. Haddam-killingworth High School
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Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 17 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 546 Students
3. Coginchaug Regional High School
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Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 13 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 384 Students
4. Portland High School
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Projected Test Scores
Portland School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 311 Students
5. Cromwell High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cromwell School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 536 Students
6. The Morgan School
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Projected Test Scores
Clinton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 524 Students
7. Waterford High School
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Projected Test Scores
Waterford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 735 Students
8. Valley Regional High School
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Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 04 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 489 Students
9. Old Saybrook Senior High School
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Old Saybrook School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 347 Students
10. East Hampton High School
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East Hampton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 514 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT
The top middle schools in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lyme-old Lyme Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 18 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 270 Students
2. Westbrook Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westbrook School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 159 Students
3. East Lyme Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
East Lyme School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 715 Students
4. Haddam-killingworth Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 17 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 399 Students
5. Old Saybrook Middle School
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Old Saybrook School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 317 Students
6. Frank Ward Strong School
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Regional School District 13 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 308 Students
7. Nathan Hale-ray Middle School
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East Haddam School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 378 Students
8. Clark Lane Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Waterford School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 549 Students
9. Cromwell Middle School
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Cromwell School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 483 Students
10. Portland Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Portland School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 201 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT
The top elementary schools in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lyme Consolidated School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 18 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 207 Students
2. Mile Creek School
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Regional School District 18 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 310 Students
3. Killingworth Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 17 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 265 Students
4. Deep River Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Deep River School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 192 Students
5. Essex Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Essex School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 300 Students
6. Burr District Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 17 • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 331 Students
7. Chester Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chester School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 222 Students
8. Haddam-killingworth Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 17 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 260 Students
9. John Lyman School
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Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 13 • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 182 Students
10. Niantic Center School
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Projected Test Scores
East Lyme School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 211 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT has a total population of 174,225 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 45% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, 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 Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.15 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.79 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, 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 Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT
How many schools are in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT?
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT has 74 public schools: 14 high schools, 16 middle schools and 37 elementary schools, serving 25,165 students in total.
How do schools in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region perform on state tests?
On average, 74 schools in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region?
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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- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations