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Connecticut Schools & Education

Public school metrics and education data for all 9 counties.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Avg Graduation Rate

Avg Per-Pupil Spending

Avg School Score

Total Schools

1,011

199 districts

State Overview

About Schools in Connecticut

This summary is generated from the NCES metrics shown on this page and reviewed against the source data by the Data Editor. It is not school advice.

Connecticut’s Schools in the National Context

While Connecticut historically holds a reputation for academic excellence, current statewide graduation and spending figures are unavailable for direct comparison. These missing metrics sit against a national average graduation rate of 87.0% and average per-pupil spending of $13,000.

Assessing the Statewide Educational Landscape

Connecticut’s educational map lacks specific school and district counts in current reporting cycles. Without county-level scores, it is impossible to determine the precise range or variation between the state's best and worst performing regions.

Calculating the Return on Education Dollars

The relationship between per-pupil spending and student outcomes remains unclear due to missing expenditure and graduation data. We cannot currently verify if the state is outperforming the national median school score of 50.0 based on its financial inputs.

Identifying High-Performing Connecticut Counties

Specific data for the state’s 9 counties is currently limited, leaving the top three spots for school performance unranked. This lack of localized metrics prevents a clear look at which counties lead in graduation rates or fiscal investment.

All Connecticut Counties

County-level school score, graduation rate, and per-pupil spending for Connecticut.
CountySchool Score
Capitol Planning Region
Graduation
Per pupil
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
Graduation
Per pupil
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
Graduation
Per pupil
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
Graduation
Per pupil
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region
Graduation
Per pupil
Northwest Hills Planning Region
Graduation
Per pupil
South Central Connecticut Planning Region
Graduation
Per pupil
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
Graduation
Per pupil
Western Connecticut Planning Region
Graduation
Per pupil

— = data not available for this county.

Compare county school profiles in Connecticut

Use the comparison tool to review school scores, graduation rates, and spending side by side.

Compare Counties

Frequently Asked Questions About Connecticut Schools

Which Connecticut county has the strongest measured school score?
See the county table below for public school metric comparisons across Connecticut.
What is the average graduation rate in Connecticut?
Graduation rate data for Connecticut counties is available in the county table below.
How much does Connecticut spend per pupil?
Per-pupil spending data for Connecticut counties is available in the county table below.
Which county in Connecticut has the lowest school score?
See the county table below for public school metric comparisons across Connecticut.

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.