Top Rankings
Guilford School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,095 students in Guilford School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Guilford School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
3,095 Students
493,927 Students
# Teachers
262 Teachers
40,668 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Guilford School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 197 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#18 out of 200 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
47%
Graduation Rate
93%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.68
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,203 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
146 Students
26,040 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
295 Students
152,114 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
31%
# Black Students
33 Students
60,859 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
2,425 Students
229,662 Students
% White Students
78%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
484 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
185 Students
23,049 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
55
14,536
# Students in K Grade:
204
34,031
# Students in 1st Grade:
212
34,805
# Students in 2nd Grade:
234
36,350
# Students in 3rd Grade:
185
34,358
# Students in 4th Grade:
214
36,068
# Students in 5th Grade:
250
36,193
# Students in 6th Grade:
233
36,541
# Students in 7th Grade:
234
36,979
# Students in 8th Grade:
248
37,304
# Students in 9th Grade:
264
41,217
# Students in 10th Grade:
226
39,783
# Students in 11th Grade:
268
38,905
# Students in 12th Grade:
268
36,857
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,937 is higher than the state median of $26,157. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,114 is higher than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$87 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$81 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,937
$26,157
Spending / Student
$26,114
$25,225
Best Guilford School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Calvin Leete School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
280 South Union St.
Guilford, CT 06437
(203) 453-2726
Guilford, CT 06437
(203) 453-2726
Grades: K-4
| 218 students
Rank: #22.
A. Baldwin Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
68 Bullard Dr.
Guilford, CT 06437
(203) 457-0222
Guilford, CT 06437
(203) 457-0222
Grades: 5-6
| 483 students
Rank: #33.
A. W. Cox School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
143 Three Mile Course
Guilford, CT 06437
(203) 453-5291
Guilford, CT 06437
(203) 453-5291
Grades: K-4
| 260 students
Rank: #44.
Guilford High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
605 New England Rd.
Guilford, CT 06437
(203) 453-2741
Guilford, CT 06437
(203) 453-2741
Grades: 9-12
| 1,026 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Guilford Lakes School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
40 Maupas Rd.
Guilford, CT 06437
(203) 453-5201
Guilford, CT 06437
(203) 453-5201
Grades: PK-4
| 348 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Melissa Jones School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
181 Ledge Hill Rd.
Guilford, CT 06437
(203) 457-0773
Guilford, CT 06437
(203) 457-0773
Grades: K-4
| 278 students
Rank: #77.
E. C. Adams Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
233 Church St.
Guilford, CT 06437
(203) 453-2755
Guilford, CT 06437
(203) 453-2755
Grades: 7-8
| 482 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Guilford School District?
Guilford School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,095 students.
What is the rank of Guilford School District?
Guilford School District is ranked #23 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Guilford School District?
78% of Guilford School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Guilford School District?
Guilford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Guilford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,114 is higher than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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