Connecticut Schools & Education
Public school metrics and education data for all 9 counties.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataAvg Graduation Rate
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Avg Per-Pupil Spending
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Avg School Score
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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 | School Score |
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Capitol Planning Region
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Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
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Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
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Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
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Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region
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Northwest Hills Planning Region
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South Central Connecticut Planning Region
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Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
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Western Connecticut Planning Region
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— = 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Connecticut Schools
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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.