Benjamin Franklin School vs John Barry School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Franklin School
Meriden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
357 students
John Barry School
Meriden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
418 students
| Measure | Benjamin Franklin School Meriden, Connecticut | John Barry School Meriden, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #415 of 596 | #405 of 596 |
| National rank | #25934 of 50,301 | #24468 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 357 | 418 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 418 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.6% | 86.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| city | Meriden | Meriden |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Barry School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.0 vs 48.8).
- •John Barry School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •John Barry School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 57%).
- •Benjamin Franklin School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.6% vs 86.8%).
- •John Barry School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.9).
- •John Barry School is the larger school with 418 students compared with 357.
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 Benjamin Franklin School better than John Barry School?
On the Success Index (US), John Barry School ranks higher (51.0 vs 48.8 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 Benjamin Franklin School and John Barry School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Meriden and Meriden in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Franklin School: 357. John Barry School: 418. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Franklin School and John Barry School rank in Connecticut?
Benjamin Franklin School is 415th of 596 and John Barry School is 405th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).