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Best Schools in Northford, CT
Northford, CT has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,928 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in Northford underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Northford, CT
The top high schools in Northford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lyman Hall High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wallingford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 930 Students
2. North Branford High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Branford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 420 Students
Best Middle Schools in Northford, CT
The top middle schools in Northford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Branford Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Branford School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 388 Students
2. Dag Hammarskjold Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wallingford School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 579 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Northford, CT
The top elementary schools in Northford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Melissa Jones School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Guilford School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 285 Students
2. Totoket Valley Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
North Branford School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 326 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Northford, CT
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Northford, CT has a total population of 6,806 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Northford, 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 Northford, CT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.98 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
0.94 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.04 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Northford, CT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Northford, 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 Northford, CT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Northford, CT
How many schools are in Northford, CT?
Northford, CT has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,928 students in total.
How do schools in Northford perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Northford score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in Northford underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Northford?
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: 41%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations