A. W. Cox School vs Sayles School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 63 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
Sayles School
Baltic · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
254 students
| Measure | A. W. Cox School Guilford, Connecticut | Sayles School Baltic, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #69 of 596 | #474 of 596 |
| National rank | #865 of 50,301 | #32079 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 255 | 254 |
| Enrollment | 255 | 254 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.9% | 55.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 27% |
| city | Guilford | Baltic |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •A. W. Cox School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.6 vs 39.8).
- •A. W. Cox School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 27%).
- •A. W. Cox School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 37%).
- •A. W. Cox School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.9% vs 55.9%).
- •A. W. Cox School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.0).
- •A. W. Cox School is the larger school with 255 students compared with 254.
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 Sayles School?
On the Success Index (US), A. W. Cox School ranks higher (89.6 vs 39.8 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 Sayles School?
About 63 km in a straight line, between Guilford and Baltic in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A. W. Cox School: 255. Sayles School: 254. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A. W. Cox School and Sayles School rank in Connecticut?
A. W. Cox School is 69th of 596 and Sayles School is 474th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).