Darien School District
School District · Darien, Connecticut
Avg Rating
9.3
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$27,125
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Avg Rating
9.3
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$27,125
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Evaluating Darien School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Darien School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Tokeneke Elementary School
Darien · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hindley Elementary School
Darien · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Darien High School
Darien · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Connecticut rank
#3 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.9
above Connecticut avg
Per-pupil spending
$27,125
+$2,120 vs Connecticut median
District size
4,681 students
Larger than Connecticut median
The short answer
Darien School District ranks #3 of 134 Connecticut districts by overall school rating. Darien School District's schools with real test data average 9.3/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Tokeneke Elementary School (9.5/10), Hindley Elementary School (9.5/10), and Darien High School (9.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Darien School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tokeneke Elementary School | 9.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Hindley Elementary School | 9.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Darien High School | 9.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Holmes Elementary School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Royle Elementary School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Ox Ridge Elementary School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Middlesex Middle School | 9.0 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Darien School District
Darien School District is a Darien, Connecticut school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 4,681 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.1:1. The district invests $27,125 per student annually.
With an average rating of 9.3/10, Darien School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hindley Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.5/10.
In standardized testing, Darien School District students show an average math proficiency of 85.5% and ELA proficiency of 87.1%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Darien School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Darien School District with test data.
Schools in Darien School District
7 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Connecticut
- City
- Darien
- Total Enrollment
- 4,681
- Teachers (FTE)
- 422
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Darien School District?
Darien School District has 7 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Darien School District?
The average composite rating for Darien School District is 9.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Darien School District?
Darien School District spends $27,125 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Darien School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Darien School District is 11.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Darien School District?
Hindley Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Darien School District with a composite score of 9.5/10.
What are the test scores in Darien School District?
Across schools in Darien School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 85.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 87.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Darien School District compare to other districts in Connecticut?
Darien School District has an average school rating of 9.3/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Connecticut by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 9.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 85.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 87.1%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Connecticut Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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