Booker T. Washington Academy vs Worthington Hooker 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.
Booker T. Washington Academy
New Haven · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
404 students
Worthington Hooker School
New Haven · Public elementary · Grades K–8
420 students
| Measure | Booker T. Washington Academy New Haven, Connecticut | Worthington Hooker School New Haven, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #472 of 596 | #248 of 596 |
| National rank | #31572 of 50,301 | #8488 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 404 | 420 |
| Enrollment | 404 | 420 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.1% | 36.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 69% |
| city | New Haven | New Haven |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Worthington Hooker School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.2 vs 40.5).
- •Worthington Hooker School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 47%).
- •Worthington Hooker School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 52%).
- •Worthington Hooker School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.4% vs 92.1%).
- •Booker T. Washington Academy does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 19.1).
- •Worthington Hooker School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 404.
- •Booker T. Washington Academy is a charter school while Worthington Hooker School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Booker T. Washington Academy better than Worthington Hooker School?
On the Success Index (US), Worthington Hooker School ranks higher (74.2 vs 40.5 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 Booker T. Washington Academy and Worthington Hooker School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between New Haven and New Haven in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Booker T. Washington Academy: 404. Worthington Hooker School: 420. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Booker T. Washington Academy and Worthington Hooker School rank in Connecticut?
Booker T. Washington Academy is 472nd of 596 and Worthington Hooker School is 248th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).