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South Central Connecticut Planning Region

Connecticut · Public K-12

In South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, the public-school system rolls up to 152 schools and roughly 72,909 K-12 students, with county median household income around $88,197. By grade band, the county runs 98 elementary, 21 middle, and 30 high schools.

Schools
152
26 districts
Enrollment
72,909
NCES CCD
Median income
$88,197
Below Connecticut avg
Free/reduced lunch
51.3%
Above Connecticut avg
Elementary
98
35,414 students
Middle
21
11,732 students
High
30
23,399 students
Combined / other
3
2,364 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
New Haven School District
17,903 students · 26 districts in South Central Connecticut Planning Region

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of South Central Connecticut Planning Region residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
62%
Hispanic
20%
Black
14%
Asian
5%
Two or more
11%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
37%
Hispanic
35%
Black
18%
Asian
5%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
42.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.0%
civilian labor
Median age
40
19.6% under 18

Test scores in South Central Connecticut Planning Region

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 109 schools ranked. Connecticut state average: 50.5%.

See all 109 schools in South Central Connecticut Planning Region ranked by score →

All schools (152)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Barack H. Obama Magnet University SchoolNew HavenElementaryPK-04343·
East Shore Middle SchoolMilfordMiddle06-08339·
Church Street SchoolHamdenElementaryPK-06334·
Seth G. Haley SchoolWest HavenElementaryPK-04332·
Sound SchoolNew HavenHigh09-12332·
Celentano BioTech Health and Medical Magnet SchoolNew HavenElementaryPK-08328·
Mathewson SchoolMilfordElementaryKG-05327·
Moses Y. Beach SchoolWallingfordElementaryPK-02326·
New Haven AcademyNew HavenHigh09-12321·
Ridge Hill SchoolHamdenElementaryPK-06321·
Washington SchoolWest HavenElementaryPK-04321·
Edith E. Mackrille SchoolWest HavenElementaryPK-04320·
Mary T. Murphy SchoolBranfordElementaryPK-04318·
West Woods SchoolHamdenElementaryPK-06317·
Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary SchoolMadisonElementaryKG-03314·
Elm City Montessori SchoolNew HavenElementaryPK-08312·
Montowese Elementary SchoolNorth HavenElementaryPK-05305·
Shepherd Glen SchoolHamdenElementaryKG-06303·
Momauguin SchoolEast HavenElementaryKG-05302·
Evarts C. Stevens SchoolWallingfordElementaryPK-02301·
Augusta Lewis Troup SchoolNew HavenElementaryPK-08300·
Turkey Hill SchoolOrangeElementary01-06297·
J. F. Kennedy SchoolMilfordElementaryPK-05295·
Highland SchoolWallingfordElementaryPK-02292·
Helen Street SchoolHamdenElementaryPK-06280·
Rock Hill SchoolWallingfordElementary03-05278·
Meadowside SchoolMilfordElementaryKG-05276·
Live Oaks SchoolMilfordElementaryPK-05272·
Dunbar Hill SchoolHamdenElementaryPK-06271·
Pumpkin Delight SchoolMilfordElementaryPK-05271·
Grove J. Tuttle SchoolEast HavenElementaryKG-05270·
Calf Pen Meadow SchoolMilfordElementaryKG-05269·
Parker Farms SchoolWallingfordElementary02-05268·
Pond Hill SchoolWallingfordElementary03-05267·
Mary G. Fritz Elementary School of YalesvilleYalesvilleElementary03-05265·
Melissa Jones SchoolGuilfordElementaryKG-04265·
A. W. Cox SchoolGuilfordElementaryKG-04255·
John B. Sliney SchoolBranfordElementaryPK-04252·
High School In The CommunityNew HavenHigh09-12251·
Lincoln-Bassett SchoolNew HavenElementaryPK-06236·
Deer Run SchoolEast HavenElementaryPK-02232·
Common Ground High SchoolNew HavenHigh09-12221·
Calvin Leete SchoolGuilfordElementaryKG-04213·
Brennan Rogers SchoolNew HavenElementaryPK-08203·
Mary L. Tracy SchoolOrangeElementaryPK-KG195·
Wexler/Grant Community SchoolNew HavenElementaryPK-08194·
Overbrook Early Learning CenterEast HavenElementaryPK-PK173·
Dominick H. Ferrara SchoolEast HavenElementary03-05153·
The Bridge at ACESHamdenHigh06-1232·
REGIONS secure HamdenHamdenHigh05-120·
Edmonds Cofield Preparatory Academy for Young Men Inc.New HavenElementaryM-M··
Neck River Elementary SchoolMadisonElementaryM-M··

Cities in South Central Connecticut Planning Region

New Haven43 schoolsMeriden14 schoolsMilford14 schoolsHamden13 schoolsWallingford11 schoolsWest Haven10 schoolsEast Haven8 schoolsGuilford7 schoolsNorth Haven7 schoolsMadison6 schoolsBranford5 schoolsOrange5 schoolsNorth Branford3 schoolsBethany2 schoolsWoodbridge2 schoolsNorthford1 schoolYalesville1 school

About South Central Connecticut Planning Region

In Connecticut, South Central Connecticut Planning Region is a broad county of about 570,598 residents. 152 public schools across the county educates about 72,909 students between them.

Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $88,197 a year, 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 7%. That income level is 8% below the Connecticut median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, South Central Connecticut Planning Region covers 98 elementary schools (35,414 students), 21 middle schools (11,732), 30 high schools (23,399), and 3 combined or other schools.

New Haven School District dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 17,903 students on its own.

On this page, the community for South Central Connecticut Planning Region discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve South Central Connecticut Planning Region?
There are 152 public K-12 schools in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, with a combined enrollment of about 72,909.
How many high schools are in South Central Connecticut Planning Region?
South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut has 30 public high schools, serving approximately 23,399 students.
How many middle schools are in South Central Connecticut Planning Region?
South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut has 21 public middle schools, serving approximately 11,732 students.
How many elementary schools are in South Central Connecticut Planning Region?
South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut has 98 public elementary schools, serving approximately 35,414 students.
What is the largest school district in South Central Connecticut Planning Region?
New Haven School District is the largest school district in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, serving approximately 17,903 students. The county contains 26 school districts overall.
What is the population of South Central Connecticut Planning Region?
South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut has a population of approximately 570,598, with a median age of 40. About 19.6% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in South Central Connecticut Planning Region?
Median household income in South Central Connecticut Planning Region is $88,197, below the Connecticut average of $95,643. About 7.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of South Central Connecticut Planning Region?
Approximately 42.0% of adults 25 and older in South Central Connecticut Planning Region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in South Central Connecticut Planning Region qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 51.3% of students in South Central Connecticut Planning Region public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Connecticut county average of 43.8%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in South Central Connecticut Planning Region schools?
Across South Central Connecticut Planning Region public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.6 to 1.

South Central Connecticut Planning Region school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data