Berlin High School vs Smith Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berlin High School
Berlin · Public high · Grades 9–12
836 students
Smith Elementary School
New Britain · Public elementary · Grades K–5
461 students
| Measure | Berlin High School Berlin, Connecticut | Smith Elementary School New Britain, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #68 of 180 | #551 of 596 |
| National rank | #2676 of 16,910 | #43996 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 836 | 461 |
| Enrollment | 836 | 461 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.6% | 80.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 19% |
| city | Berlin | New Britain |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Berlin High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.5 vs 21.4).
- •Berlin High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 19%).
- •Berlin High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 18%).
- •Berlin High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.6% vs 80.3%).
- •Berlin High School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.2).
- •Berlin High School is the larger school with 836 students compared with 461.
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 Berlin High School better than Smith Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Berlin High School ranks higher (72.5 vs 21.4 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 Berlin High School and Smith Elementary School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Berlin and New Britain in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Berlin High School: 836. Smith Elementary School: 461. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Berlin High School and Smith Elementary School rank in Connecticut?
Berlin High School is 68th of 180 and Smith Elementary School is 551st of 596 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).