For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,809 students in Griswold School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Griswold School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
1,809 Students
490,969 Students
# Teachers
139 Teachers
40,319 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Griswold School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 195 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#149 out of 198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Graduation Rate
87%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.68
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
15%
32%
% Black
4%
12%
% White
71%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,473 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,315. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,852 is less than the state median of $25,377. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,473
$26,315
Spending / Student
$19,852
$25,377
Best Griswold School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Griswold High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
267 Slater Ave.
Jewett City, CT 06351
(860) 376-7640
Jewett City, CT 06351
(860) 376-7640
Gr: 9-12 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Griswold Soule Street Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
22 Soule Street
Jewett City, CT 06351
(860) 376-9129
Jewett City, CT 06351
(860) 376-9129
Gr: 7-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Griswold Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
211 Slater Ave.
Jewett City, CT 06351
(860) 376-7630
Jewett City, CT 06351
(860) 376-7630
Gr: 5-8 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Griswold Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
303 Slater Ave.
Jewett City, CT 06351
(860) 376-7610
Jewett City, CT 06351
(860) 376-7610
Gr: PK-4 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Griswold School District?
Griswold School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,809 students.
What is the rank of Griswold School District?
Griswold School District is ranked #150 out of 195 school districts in Connecticut (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Griswold School District?
71% of Griswold School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Griswold School District?
Griswold School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Griswold School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,852 is less than the state median of $25,377. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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