Best Schools in South Lyme, CT
South Lyme, CT has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,030 students. On average they score 67% on state proficiency tests against a projected 60%, so schools in South Lyme greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Lyme, CT
The top high schools in South Lyme, 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. East Lyme High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Lyme School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 966 Students
Best Middle Schools in South Lyme, CT
The top middle schools in South Lyme, 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. East Lyme Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Lyme School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 715 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Lyme, CT
The top elementary schools in South Lyme, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mile Creek School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 18 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 310 Students
2. Lillie B. Haynes School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Lyme School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 362 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Lyme, CT
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Lyme, CT has a total population of 177 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 57% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South Lyme, 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 South Lyme, CT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
0.81 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.49 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Lyme, CT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Lyme, 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 South Lyme, CT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Lyme, CT
How many schools are in South Lyme, CT?
South Lyme, CT has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,030 students in total.
How do schools in South Lyme perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in South Lyme score 67% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 60%, so on average schools in South Lyme greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South Lyme?
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: 59%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 53%
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- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 51%
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- Projected: 59%
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