Educational Attainment
42.6% of Connecticut adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per 2023 ACS data.
Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
2006–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year (FRED GCT1502CT).
| Indicator | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 42.6 | 35.7 |
- •Connecticut is home to numerous public and private colleges contributing to its educational attainment levels.
Schools
Connecticut operates approximately 1,170 public schools serving about 513,000 students.
Public schools reporting teachers
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
Public school enrollment (K-12)
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
- •Public education in Connecticut is organized primarily through local school districts.
Universities
Yale University and the University of Connecticut anchor a dense higher-education network across the state.
College and graduate school students
2008–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, undergraduate + graduate/professional, B14001 (2020 not released).
Graduation Rates
Connecticut's public high school graduation rate reached 90.8% for the 2022-2023 school year.
Adults 25+ with a high school diploma or higher
2008–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, B15003 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 90.8 | 87 |
- •Connecticut's graduation rate has generally trended upward over the past decade.
Student Enrollment
Connecticut's public schools enrolled about 513,000 K-12 students in the 2023-2024 school year.
People enrolled in school (age 3+)
2008–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, B14001 (2020 not released).
- •Connecticut's K-12 enrollment trends reflect broader state population and migration patterns.
Student-Teacher Ratios
Connecticut maintains an average student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1 in public schools.
Students per full-time teacher (public schools)
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
Full-time-equivalent public school teachers
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
- •Smaller student-teacher ratios in Connecticut are often associated with rural school districts.