Photo: Victor-ny · CC BY-SA 3.0Groton’s public schools score below 65% of Connecticut districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving Groton, 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.
From Connecticut state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% 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.
Groton’s schools, in brief
Above the state in reading, below in math
Reading proficiency is 54% and math 39% in spring 2022, against 50% and 40% statewide; 84% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $24,901 per student, against $25,892 across Connecticut (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Five elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Groton Middle School, then Robert E. Fitch High School. Enrollment is up 15% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Sacred Heart School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
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.
What’s behind Groton’s grade
C+: better than 35% of Connecticut school districts, #111 of 152 Connecticut towns. Test scores are above the Connecticut average; graduation is below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Groton, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Groton
Groton Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 884 students · 12:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Groton
Groton Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 884 students · 12:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Groton
Groton Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 884 students · 12:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Groton
Robert E. Fitch High School
Grades 9–12 · 942 students · 11:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Groton
Robert E. Fitch High School
Grades 9–12 · 942 students · 11:1 students per teacher
Groton’s public schools are run by Groton School District, which also serves Groton and Groton Long Point. 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.
Above the state in reading
Groton vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Connecticut towns that share Groton’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Groton | C+ | Groton |
| Stonington | A− | Stonington |
| New London | D− | New London |
| Ledyard | B− | Ledyard |
| Waterford | B− | Waterford |
Southold, NY borders Groton but is graded on its own state’s tests, so it’s left out.
Every school in Groton
10 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).
Questions about Groton’s schools
Are Groton’s schools good?
On Connecticut’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Groton children attend score below 65% of Connecticut’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #111 of 152 Connecticut towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 35%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Groton in?
Groton School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,953 students in 7 schools (2024–25).
Where do Groton kids go to high school?
Robert E. Fitch High School, with 942 students; its own test results earn a B.
What is Groton’s graduation rate?
84% of the class of 2023 in Groton School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Connecticut.
How much does Groton spend per student?
$24,901 in Groton School District (FY2024), against $25,892 across Connecticut. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Groton?
Yes: Sacred Heart School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 149 students).
Parents talk
What Groton families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Groton → They have their own page.
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.