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Greenwich School District

Connecticut · Public School District
15
Schools
8,469
Students
$34,058
Per-Pupil Spend
+137% nat'l
18.1%
Free Lunch Rate
-34pp vs nat'l
97.0%
Graduation Rate
+10.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Greenwich School District is a public school district in Connecticut serving 8,469 students across 15 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $34,058 is above average for a US public school district. Only 18% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 54/100.

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All Schools (15)
Elementary Schools11 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cos Cob SchoolKG–05337
Glenville SchoolKG–05382
Hamilton Avenue SchoolPK–05294
International School At DundeeKG–05341
Julian Curtiss SchoolPK–05241
New Lebanon SchoolPK–05336
North Mianus SchoolKG–05492
North Street SchoolPK–05387
Old Greenwich SchoolPK–05406
Parkway SchoolKG–05243
Riverside SchoolKG–05435
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Central Middle School06–08506
Eastern Middle School06–08784
Western Middle School06–08617
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Greenwich High School09–122,668
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$34,058+137% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
14%
81%
State
13.5%
Local (property tax)
81.4%
Federal
5.1%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (81%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
15
Schools
8,469
Students
18%
Free Lunch
$34K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.0%
Opportunity Score54/100
StateConnecticut →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.0% graduation rate — 10.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $34,058 per pupil — 137% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 18% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Range of school options
With 15 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Greenwich School District?
Greenwich School District has 15 public schools, serving a total of 8,469 students.
What is the graduation rate for Greenwich School District?
The graduation rate is 97.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Greenwich School District spend per student?
Greenwich School District spends $34,058 per pupil — 137% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Greenwich School District?
18% of students in Greenwich School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Greenwich School District?
No, Greenwich School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Greenwich School District serve?
Greenwich School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Greenwich School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Greenwich School District is 54/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.