Bethany Community School vs Laurel Ledge School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethany Community School
Bethany · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
430 students
Laurel Ledge School
Beacon Falls · Public elementary · Grades K–5
313 students
| Measure | Bethany Community School Bethany, Connecticut | Laurel Ledge School Beacon Falls, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #136 of 596 | #223 of 596 |
| National rank | #2778 of 50,301 | #6649 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 430 | 313 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 313 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.8% | 36.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| city | Bethany | Beacon Falls |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bethany Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.2 vs 77.1).
- •Bethany Community School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Bethany Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.8% vs 36.4%).
- •Laurel Ledge School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.0).
- •Bethany Community School is the larger school with 430 students compared with 313.
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 Bethany Community School better than Laurel Ledge School?
On the Success Index (US), Bethany Community School ranks higher (84.2 vs 77.1 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 Bethany Community School and Laurel Ledge School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Bethany and Beacon Falls in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethany Community School: 430. Laurel Ledge School: 313. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethany Community School and Laurel Ledge School rank in Connecticut?
Bethany Community School is 136th of 596 and Laurel Ledge School is 223rd of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).