- Waterford High School reported a higher dual enrollment than East Lyme High School (320 vs. 150).
- Waterford High School reported a higher chronically absent students than East Lyme High School (138 vs. 81).
- Waterford High School reported a higher sat/act participation than East Lyme High School (173 vs. 126).
- Graduation rates are within 3 percentage points of each other.
- Source Data Limit: 12 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Waterford High School reported a higher chronically absent students than East Lyme High School (138 vs. 81).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
East Lyme High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Waterford High School (253 vs. 210).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Waterford High School reported a higher dual enrollment than East Lyme High School (320 vs. 150).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
East Lyme High School reported a higher violent incidents than Waterford High School (12 vs. 1).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Waterford High School reported a higher students per counselor than East Lyme High School (190.5:1 vs. 164.2:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
20 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
East Lyme High School
$24,845.62
Waterford High School
$26,604.79
Local revenue share
East Lyme High School
74%
Waterford High School
81.6%
State revenue share
East Lyme High School
22.1%
Waterford High School
13.4%
Federal revenue share
East Lyme High School
4%
Waterford High School
5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
East Lyme High School
9.3%
Waterford High School
13.9%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
$84,185
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
$84,185
Poverty rate
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
10.6%
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
10.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
34.6%
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
34.6%
Unemployment rate
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
3.1%
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
3.1%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.