Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (ACT) vs Horace W. Porter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 7.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (ACT)
Willimantic · Public high · Grades 9–12
123 students
Horace W. Porter School
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
440 students
| Measure | Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (ACT) Willimantic, Connecticut | Horace W. Porter School Columbia, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #94 of 180 | #233 of 596 |
| National rank | #6482 of 16,910 | #7594 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 123 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 123 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.7% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 8.2 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 48% |
| city | Willimantic | Columbia |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horace W. Porter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.6 vs 57.3).
- •Horace W. Porter School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 15%).
- •Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (ACT) does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 67%).
- •Horace W. Porter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 31.7%).
- •Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (ACT) does better on students per teacher (8.2 vs 10.0).
- •Horace W. Porter School is the larger school with 440 students compared with 123.
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 Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (ACT) better than Horace W. Porter School?
On the Success Index (US), Horace W. Porter School ranks higher (75.6 vs 57.3 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 Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (ACT) and Horace W. Porter School?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Willimantic and Columbia in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (ACT): 123. Horace W. Porter School: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (ACT) and Horace W. Porter School rank in Connecticut?
Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (ACT) is 94th of 180 and Horace W. Porter School is 233rd of 596 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).