A. W. Cox School vs Guilford High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A. W. Cox School
Guilford · Public elementary · Grades K–4
255 students
Guilford High School
Guilford · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,008 students
| Measure | A. W. Cox School Guilford, Connecticut | Guilford High School Guilford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #69 of 596 | #18 of 180 |
| National rank | #865 of 50,301 | #428 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 255 | 1,008 |
| Enrollment | 255 | 1,008 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.9% | 14.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 68% |
| city | Guilford | Guilford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •A. W. Cox School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.6 vs 87.2).
- •A. W. Cox School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 68%).
- •Guilford High School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 77%).
- •Guilford High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.6% vs 14.9%).
- •A. W. Cox School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.9).
- •Guilford High School is the larger school with 1,008 students compared with 255.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is A. W. Cox School better than Guilford High School?
On the Success Index (US), A. W. Cox School ranks higher (89.6 vs 87.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are A. W. Cox School and Guilford High School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Guilford and Guilford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A. W. Cox School: 255. Guilford High School: 1,008. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A. W. Cox School and Guilford High School rank in Connecticut?
A. W. Cox School is 69th of 596 and Guilford High School is 18th of 180 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).