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Bacon Academy vs. East Lyme High School

Should you attend Bacon Academy or East Lyme High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Bacon Academy
611 Norwich Ave.
Colchester, CT 06415
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
East Lyme High School
30 Chesterfield Rd.
East Lyme, CT 06333
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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East Lyme High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 604 students in grades 9-12, Bacon Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 927 students in grades 9-12, East Lyme High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
604 students
927 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bacon Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at East Lyme High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bacon Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at East Lyme High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
91 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bacon Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at East Lyme High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bacon Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Colchester School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at East Lyme High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the East Lyme School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#289 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
#167 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bacon Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of East Lyme High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in CT)
55%
(Top 50% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bacon Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Colchester School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Lyme High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the East Lyme School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 30% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
83%
(Top 5% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bacon Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Colchester School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Lyme High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the East Lyme School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
76%
(Top 10% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bacon Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Colchester School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Lyme High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the East Lyme School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85-89%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
97%
(Top 5% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Bacon Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Colchester School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of East Lyme High School with the average graduation rate observed in the East Lyme School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Bacon Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of East Lyme High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
147
216
Grade 10 Students
172
248
Grade 11 Students
135
221
Grade 12 Students
150
242

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bacon Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Colchester School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at East Lyme High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the East Lyme School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bacon Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Colchester School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at East Lyme High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the East Lyme School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bacon Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Colchester School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at East Lyme High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the East Lyme School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
78%
75%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bacon Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Colchester School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at East Lyme High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the East Lyme School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bacon Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Colchester School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at East Lyme High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the East Lyme School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.38
0.42
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bacon Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Colchester School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of East Lyme High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the East Lyme School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
16%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bacon Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Colchester School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at East Lyme High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the East Lyme School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bacon Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Colchester School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at East Lyme High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the East Lyme School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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