North Stonington School District

The North Stonington School District is home to two high-performing schools that serve students from elementary through high school. North Stonington Elementary School and Wheeler High School both demonstrate consistently strong academic outcomes, with test scores that significantly exceed state averages across multiple grade levels and subject areas.

North Stonington Elementary School is ranked 62nd out of 497 Connecticut elementary schools and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts impressive test scores, with 67.4% or more of students proficient or better in ELA and 70% or more proficient or better in Math across grades 3-6. In contrast, Wheeler High School is ranked 29th out of 145 Connecticut high schools and also holds a 4-star rating. The high school's standout performance is evident in its strong SAT ELA (77.2% proficient or better) and NGSS Science (69.6% proficient or better) scores for 11th-grade students.

While both schools demonstrate academic excellence, they also share some similarities in their student demographics. Both North Stonington Elementary School and Wheeler High School have predominantly White student populations, with limited racial and ethnic diversity. Additionally, the relatively low free and reduced lunch rates at both schools suggest a relatively affluent student population, which may contribute to the strong academic outcomes. However, the higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratio at Wheeler High School compared to the elementary school may indicate a prioritization of resources towards the secondary level.