Best Higganum Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 846 students in Higganum, CT.
The top ranked public schools in Higganum, CT are Burr District Elementary School and Haddam-killingworth High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Higganum, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Higganum have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Higganum, CT (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burr District Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
792 Killingworth Road
Higganum, CT 06441
(860) 345-4584
Grades: K-3
| 302 students
Rank: #22.
Haddam-killingworth High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
95 Little City Road
Higganum, CT 06441
(860) 345-8541
Grades: 9-12
| 544 students
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Higganum, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
272 Saybrook Road
Higganum, CT 06441
(860) 345-4551
Grades: K-4
| 176 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Higganum, CT?
The top ranked public schools in Higganum, CT include Burr District Elementary School and Haddam-killingworth High School.
How many public schools are located in Higganum, CT?
2 public schools are located in Higganum, CT.
What is the racial composition of students in Higganum, CT?
Higganum, CT public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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