Darien School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,652 students in Darien School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Darien School District have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Darien School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 197 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 97% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.68
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,203 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
295 Students
26,040 Students
% Asian Students
6%
5%
# Hispanic Students
327 Students
152,114 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
31%
# Black Students
34 Students
60,859 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
3,757 Students
229,662 Students
% White Students
81%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
484 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
233 Students
23,049 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
100
14,536
# Students in K Grade:
337
34,031
# Students in 1st Grade:
345
34,805
# Students in 2nd Grade:
357
36,350
# Students in 3rd Grade:
345
34,358
# Students in 4th Grade:
382
36,068
# Students in 5th Grade:
341
36,193
# Students in 6th Grade:
336
36,541
# Students in 7th Grade:
371
36,979
# Students in 8th Grade:
340
37,304
# Students in 9th Grade:
347
41,217
# Students in 10th Grade:
370
39,783
# Students in 11th Grade:
347
38,905
# Students in 12th Grade:
334
36,857
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,711 is higher than the state median of $26,157. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,822 is higher than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Darien School District?
Darien School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,652 students.
What is the rank of Darien School District?
Darien School District is ranked #2 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Darien School District?
81% of Darien School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Darien School District?
Darien School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Darien School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,822 is higher than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 7 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 4,652 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Graduation Rate
: 98% (Top 5% in CT)
Overall District Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 79% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 81% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 76% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
