Best High Schools in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT

South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT has 61 high schools with 31,675 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 South Central Connecticut Planning Region score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in South Central Connecticut Planning Region don't meet 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. Amity Regional High School

A-

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Regional School District 05 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1318 Students

5. Cheshire High School

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cheshire School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1239 Students

6. Joseph A. Foran High School

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Milford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 765 Students

7. The Morgan School

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Clinton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 524 Students

8. Engineering - Science University Magnet School

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

New Haven School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 598 Students

9. North Haven High School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

North Haven School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 921 Students

10. Jonathan Law High School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Milford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 815 Students

Best Middle Schools in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT

South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT has 52 middle schools with 25,856 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 South Central Connecticut Planning Region score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in South Central Connecticut Planning Region meet 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. Dodd Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cheshire School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 622 Students

4. 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

5. Amity Middle School: Orange

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Regional School District 05 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 357 Students

6. Amity Middle School: Bethany

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Regional School District 05 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 365 Students

7. Long River Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Regional School District 16 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 440 Students

8. North Haven Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

North Haven School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 724 Students

9. 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

10. Harborside Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Milford School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 403 Students

Best Elementary Schools in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT

South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT has 94 elementary schools with 27,770 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 South Central Connecticut Planning Region score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in South Central Connecticut Planning Region meet expectations.

1. Norton School

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cheshire School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 429 Students

2. Beecher Road School

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Woodbridge School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 847 Students

3. 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

4. Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Madison School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 354 Students

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. Spring Glen School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hamden School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 370 Students

9. Bethany Community School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bethany School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 429 Students

10. Turkey Hill School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Orange School District • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 312 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT

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

Community Factors

South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT has a total population of 570,487 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT

87,705

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

41%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood South Central Connecticut 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

B-

20.05 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

2.03 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

18.02 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT.

ISP Report Card

N/A

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

N/A Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

55 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 67%
  • Projected Test Scores: 64%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 72%
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 69%
  • Projected Test Scores: 61%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations