Photo: 3Dimka at en.wikipedia · Public domainSouthington’s public schools outscore 68% of Connecticut districts
Math proficiency in Southington’s districts is 57%, above the Connecticut average (40%). The grade covers the public school district serving Southington, 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.
Southington’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 169 Connecticut towns with household incomes within a quarter of Southington’s, its schools beat 57%, lower than their 68% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 65% and math 57% in spring 2022, against 50% and 40% statewide; 94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $21,438 per student, against $25,892 across Connecticut (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Eight elementary schools, then two middle and one high school
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Central Christian Academy (private) and St. Luke Catholic School (private) are 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 Southington’s grade
B+: better than 68% of Connecticut school districts, #55 of 152 Connecticut towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Connecticut average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Southington, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Southington · depends on your address
Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 671 students · 11:1 students per teacher
John F. Kennedy Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 659 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Plantsville
7th grade in Southington · depends on your address
Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 671 students · 11:1 students per teacher
John F. Kennedy Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 659 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Plantsville
8th grade in Southington · depends on your address
Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 671 students · 11:1 students per teacher
John F. Kennedy Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 659 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Plantsville
9th grade in Southington
Southington High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,905 students · 13:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Southington
Southington High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,905 students · 13:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Southington
Southington High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,905 students · 13:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Southington
Southington High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,905 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Southington’s public schools are run by Southington 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.
Well above the state in reading
Southington vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Connecticut towns that share Southington’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Southington | B+ | Southington |
| Cheshire | A | Cheshire |
| Berlin | B | Berlin |
| Bristol | C+ | Bristol |
| Wolcott | B− | Wolcott |
| Meriden | C− | Meriden |
| New Britain | D− | New Britain |
| Plainville | C+ | Plainville |
Every school in Southington
15 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 Southington’s schools
Are Southington’s schools good?
By Connecticut’s own tests, yes: the public schools Southington children attend outscore 68% of Connecticut’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #55 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 Southington in?
Southington School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 6,000 students in 13 schools (2024–25).
Where do Southington kids go to high school?
Southington High School, with 1,905 students; its own test results earn a B+.
What is Southington’s graduation rate?
94% of the class of 2023 in Southington School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Connecticut.
How much does Southington spend per student?
$21,438 in Southington School District (FY2024), against $25,892 across Connecticut. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Southington?
Yes: Central Christian Academy (religious, grades K–12, 127 students) and St. Luke Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 97 students).
Parents talk
What Southington families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Southington → 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.