For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 815 students in Higganum, CT (there are , serving 9 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Higganum, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Higganum, CT are Burr District Elementary School and Haddam-killingworth High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Higganum, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Higganum have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Higganum, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burr District Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
792 Killingworth Road
Higganum, CT 06441
(860) 345-4584
Higganum, CT 06441
(860) 345-4584
Grades: K-3
| 297 students
Rank: #22.
Haddam-killingworth High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
95 Little City Road
Higganum, CT 06441
(860) 345-8541
Higganum, CT 06441
(860) 345-8541
Grades: 9-12
| 518 students
Higganum, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
272 Saybrook Road
Higganum, CT 06441
(860) 345-4551
Higganum, CT 06441
(860) 345-4551
Grades: K-4
| 176 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Higganum, CT?
The top ranked public schools in Higganum, CT include Burr District Elementary School and Haddam-killingworth High School.
How many public schools are located in Higganum?
2 public schools are located in Higganum.
What percentage of students in Higganum go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Higganum are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Higganum?
Higganum public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
Segregation in K-12 Education: Colonial Era
Explore the origins of educational segregation during the colonial era and the differential treatment of Native American, African American, and white students. This article delves into the historical context, policies, and societal attitudes that shaped early education in colonial America, highlighting the disparities and injustices that persisted within the schooling systems of that time.
2011 Classroom Size Update: Are Classes Still Growing Larger?
Since the recession, public school classrooms have seen major budget cuts - and many increases in class sizes. How is the situation in 2011? Read this article to find out.
Will Single Sex Classrooms Save Public Schools?
Learn about the benefits of single sex classrooms and why public schools are hoping this type of classroom will save the American school system.