📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
18 Rated Districts in the Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT Metro Area
EDFacts 2021–22 · percentile among Connecticut districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Salem School District | Salem | 8/10 Good | 79th |
| #2 | North Stonington School District | North Stonington | 8/10 Good | 78th |
| #3 | Stonington School District | Old Mystic | 8/10 Good | 78th |
| #4 | Colchester School District | Colchester | 7/10 Good | 67th |
| #5 | East Lyme School District | East Lyme | 7/10 Good | 65th |
| #6 | Lebanon School District | Lebanon | 6/10 Average | 59th |
| #7 | Franklin School District | North Franklin | 6/10 Average | 57th |
| #8 | Waterford School District | Waterford | 6/10 Average | 54th |
| #9 | Preston School District | Preston | 4/10 Below Average | 35th |
| #10 | Groton School District | Groton | 4/10 Below Average | 34th |
| #11 | Montville School District | Oakdale | 4/10 Below Average | 32nd |
| #12 | Ledyard School District | Ledyard | 3/10 Below Average | 29th |
| #13 | Bozrah School District | Bozrah | 3/10 Below Average | 22nd |
| #14 | Griswold School District | Griswold | 2/10 Poor | 13th |
| #15 | Sprague School District | Baltic | 1/10 Poor | 8th |
| #16 | Windham School District | Willimantic | 1/10 Poor | 6th |
| #17 | Norwich School District | Norwich | 1/10 Poor | 5th |
| #18 | New London School District | New London | 1/10 Poor | 2nd |
Best School Districts in the Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from EDFacts 2021–22 (Connecticut) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT metro area? ▼
Among the 18 rated districts in the Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT metro area, the highest-rated is Salem School District (Salem), rated 8/10 (Good) and in the 79th percentile of Connecticut districts on EDFacts 2021–22 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.