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Schools in Granby · Granby School District

Granby’s public schools outscore 66% of Connecticut districts

In Granby, 65% of tested students read at a proficient level, above the Connecticut average (50%). The grade covers the public school district serving Granby, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Connecticut, not nationally.

#57of 152 Connecticut townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Connecticut state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
65%
▲ 14 pts vs CT 50%
2021–22
Math proficiency
49%
▲ 9 pts vs CT 40%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95–100%
▲ 7–12 pts vs CT 88%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$23.7K
▼ 9% vs CT $25.9K
FY2024
Students per teacher
12.5
CT 12.2
Schools in town
4
1,688 students on the public path
In brief

Granby’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 176 Connecticut towns with household incomes within a quarter of Granby’s, its schools beat 57%, lower than their 66% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 65% and math 49% in spring 2022, against 50% and 40% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $23,664 per student, against $25,892 across Connecticut (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school

From grade 3 the district’s path is Wells Road Intermediate School, then Granby Memorial Middle School, then Granby Memorial High School. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Granby’s grade

B Test scoresA− Graduation

B+: better than 66% of Connecticut school districts, #57 of 152 Connecticut towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Connecticut average; graduation is the stronger of the two.

Connecticut school districts we grade (199)Better than 66%
Lower resultsHigher results
Connecticut towns with similar household incomes (176)Better than 57%
BA−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 893 test results and a graduating class of 133 could put Granby anywhere from B to A−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Granby’s students in the tested grades sat them (893 in math, 893 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Granby, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–2Kelly Lane Primary SchoolGranby School DistrictNo scores
3–5Wells Road Intermediate SchoolGranby School DistrictB+
6–8Granby Memorial Middle SchoolGranby School DistrictB
9–12Granby Memorial High SchoolGranby School DistrictA

Granby’s public schools are run by Granby School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Granby School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 4 schools · 1,688 students, down 2% since 2020–21 · 12.5 per teacher (CT 12.2)
$23,664CT $25,892 · FY2024
B+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading65%
State average 50.5% · 893 students tested
Math49%
State average 39.8% · 893 students tested

Granby vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Connecticut towns that share Granby’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
GranbyB+Granby
HartlandB−Hartland
East GranbyB+East Granby
BarkhamstedBBarkhamsted PK–6 · Regional School District 07 7–12
SimsburyA−Simsbury
SuffieldA−Suffield
CantonB+Canton

Southwick, MA borders Granby but is graded on its own state’s tests, so it’s left out.

Every school in Granby

4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Connecticut’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Granbyby address
Kelly Lane Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2
353 students12:1Rate it →
Wells Road Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 3–5
B+
384 students14:1Rate it →
Granby Memorial Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
B
387 students12:1Rate it →
Granby Memorial High School
High · Grades 9–12
A
564 students12:1Rate it →

Questions about Granby’s schools

Are Granby’s schools good?

By Connecticut’s own tests, yes: the public schools Granby children attend outscore 66% of Connecticut’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #57 of 152 Connecticut towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 57%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Granby in?

Granby School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,688 students in 4 schools (2024–25).

Where do Granby kids go to high school?

Granby Memorial High School, with 564 students; its own test results earn an A.

What is Granby’s graduation rate?

95–100% of the class of 2023 in Granby School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Connecticut.

How much does Granby spend per student?

$23,664 in Granby School District (FY2024), against $25,892 across Connecticut. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Connecticut. Stars are from neighbors.