Ledyard School District
School District · Ledyard, Connecticut
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,445
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,445
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Evaluating Ledyard School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Ledyard 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.
Ledyard High School
Ledyard · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Juliet W. Long School
Gales Ferry · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Gallup Hill School
Ledyard · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Connecticut rank
#116 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.5
below Connecticut avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,219
$4,786 vs Connecticut median
District size
2,445 students
Typical than Connecticut median
The short answer
Ledyard School District ranks #116 of 134 Connecticut districts by overall school rating. Ledyard School District's schools with real test data average 4.8/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Ledyard High School (5.5/10), Juliet W. Long School (5.3/10), and Gallup Hill School (5.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Ledyard School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ledyard High School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Juliet W. Long School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Gallup Hill School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Ledyard Middle School | 3.2 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Ledyard School District
Ledyard School District is a Ledyard, Connecticut school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 2,445 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.7:1. District-level spending was $20,219 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.9/10, Ledyard School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ledyard High School, which has a composite score of 5.5/10.
In standardized testing, Ledyard School District students show an average math proficiency of 59.2% and ELA proficiency of 66.1%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Ledyard School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Ledyard School District with test data.
Schools in Ledyard School District
5 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Connecticut
- City
- Ledyard
- Total Enrollment
- 2,445
- Teachers (FTE)
- 193
- District spending per student
- $20,219NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ledyard School District?
Ledyard School District has 5 schools in total — 3 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 Ledyard School District?
The average composite rating for Ledyard School District is 4.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Ledyard School District?
Ledyard School District's district-level spending was $20,219 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ledyard School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Ledyard School District is 12.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Ledyard School District?
Ledyard High School is the highest-rated school in Ledyard School District with a composite score of 5.5/10.
What are the test scores in Ledyard School District?
Across schools in Ledyard School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 59.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 66.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Ledyard School District compare to other districts in Connecticut?
Ledyard School District has an average school rating of 4.9/10 across 5 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
- 4.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 59.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 66.1%
How we rate schools
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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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