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4 schools in North Branford School District

Connecticut · 1,537 students · 2 cities

In Connecticut's North Branford School District, public K-12 schools total 4 and serve approximately 1,537 students (an average of 384 per school).

4-year change in North Branford School District

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,537
-63 (-4%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How North Branford School District ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn ConnecticutIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,537#92 of 132#5,384 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
4#90 of 132N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
10.9:1#42 of 131#1,001 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
25.8%#77 of 132#6,997 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
31.0%#98 of 110#4,736 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 North Branford School District

Since 2017-18, the 4 district schools that reported both years went from 1,774 to 1,537 students (down 13%) and from 146 to 141 full-time teachers (down 3%), 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.

About North Branford School District

As a sparse district in Connecticut, North Branford School District educates 1,537 students across 4 schools.

On the school-mix side, North Branford School District consists of 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Per-school enrollment averages around 384 in this district, lower than the Connecticut typical of 489.

Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 4%: 1,600 students in SY 2020-21 versus 1,537 in SY 2024-25.

In the discussion threads here, the community for North Branford School District discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does North Branford School District run?
North Branford School District has 4 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 1,537 students in Connecticut.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in North Branford School District?
North Branford School District includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in North Branford School District?
North Branford High School is the largest public school in North Branford School District by enrollment, with approximately 432 students.
What grade levels does North Branford School District serve?
North Branford School District serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 4 schools.
What cities does North Branford School District serve?
North Branford School District operates schools in North Branford, Northford across Connecticut.