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#653 of 990 schools in CT
Terryville High School
High School · Plymouth School District · Terryville, CT
A Plymouth School District high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
33 North Harwinton Avenue, Terryville, CT 06786
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Terryville High School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Terryville High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$99,855
Median home value
$237,200
Median rent
$1,141/mo
College educated
27.6%
Homeownership
76.8%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06786; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomaston High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 7–12 | 3.8 mi | 295 | Compare → |
| Bristol Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | 4.3 mi | 1,172 | Compare → |
| Connecticut Junior Republic-bristolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–12 | 4.7 mi | 6 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Plymouth School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $24,255NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Terryville High School is listed in Plymouth School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Terryville High School
Terryville High School is a public high school in Terryville, CT, part of Plymouth School District, serving approximately 370 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #653 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Terryville High School
What grades does Terryville High School serve?
Terryville High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Terryville High School?
Terryville High School has an enrollment of approximately 370 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Terryville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Terryville High School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Terryville High School rank in CT?
Terryville High School ranks #653 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Terryville High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Terryville High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Terryville High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Terryville High School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Terryville High School a charter school?
No, Terryville High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Terryville High School a Title I school?
No, Terryville High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Terryville High School?
49.2% of students at Terryville High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 370
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 4
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.2%
- Phone
- (860) 314-2777
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 06786)
- 9,617
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06786; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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