Total enrollment
1,001
-382 (-28%) vs SY 2017-18
3 schools in Higganum
Connecticut · Public K-12
Public schools in Higganum number 3 per the latest NCES data, with about 1,001 students enrolled, an average school size of 334.
7-year change in Higganum
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
-1 (-25%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
90%
was 93%
% Hispanic
5%
was 3%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burr District Elementary School | Elementary | KG-03 | 278 |
| Haddam-Killingworth High School | High | 09-12 | 466 |
| Killingworth Elementary School | Elementary | PK-03 | 257 |
About Higganum
Public education in Higganum, Connecticut runs across 3 schools that hosts roughly 1,001 students. By footprint, Higganum sits in the low-population bracket.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city is built around 2 elementary, and 1 high.
Per-campus enrollment runs near 334, lower than the state mean of about 489.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,001 students, declined 28% from the 1,383 reported in SY 2017-18. Higganum now counts 3 public schools, down from 4 in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment decreased from 93% to 90%.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Higganum discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.