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7 schools in Guilford School District

Connecticut · 3,051 students · 1 city

Guilford School District's public schools, 7 in all, serve about 3,051 K-12 students inside Connecticut, an average of 436 per school.

4-year change in Guilford School District

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,051
-24 (-1%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Guilford School District ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn ConnecticutIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
3,051#52 of 132#3,166 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
7#40 of 132N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
11.3:1#57 of 131#1,315 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
14.4%#119 of 132#7,780 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
36.0%#90 of 110#4,324 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Guilford School District

Since 2017-18, the 7 district schools that reported both years went from 3,363 to 3,051 students (down 9%) and from 275 to 271 full-time teachers (down 1%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Guilford High SchoolGuilfordHigh09-121,008
E. C. Adams Middle SchoolGuilfordMiddle07-08478
A. Baldwin Middle SchoolGuilfordMiddle05-06463
Guilford Lakes SchoolGuilfordElementaryPK-04369
Melissa Jones SchoolGuilfordElementaryKG-04265
A. W. Cox SchoolGuilfordElementaryKG-04255
Calvin Leete SchoolGuilfordElementaryKG-04213

About Guilford School District

Guilford School District administers 7 public schools across Connecticut, collectively serveing roughly 3,051 students.

In terms of grade levels, Guilford School District covers 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high school.

Average enrollment per school in Guilford School District is about 436, meaningfully below the Connecticut average of roughly 489.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Guilford School District has stayed largely flat since SY 2020-21, moving from about 3,075 students to 3,051.

On allk12, the community for Guilford School District discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Guilford School District?
Guilford School District operates 7 public K-12 schools in Connecticut, serving approximately 3,051 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Guilford School District?
Guilford School District includes 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Guilford School District?
Guilford High School is the largest public school in Guilford School District by enrollment, with approximately 1,008 students.
What grade levels does Guilford School District serve?
Guilford School District serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 7 schools.