Booth Free School vs Shepaug Valley School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Booth Free School
Roxbury · Public elementary · Grades K–5
86 students
Shepaug Valley School
Washington · Public high · Grades 6–12
486 students
| Measure | Booth Free School Roxbury, Connecticut | Shepaug Valley School Washington, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #36 of 596 | #34 of 180 |
| National rank | #393 of 50,301 | #918 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 86 | 486 |
| Enrollment | 86 | 486 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.6% | 18.3% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 64% |
| city | Roxbury | Washington |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Booth Free School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.1 vs 82.7).
- •Booth Free School does better on math proficiency (95% vs 64%).
- •Booth Free School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 70%).
- •Shepaug Valley School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.3% vs 18.6%).
- •Booth Free School does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 9.2).
- •Shepaug Valley School is the larger school with 486 students compared with 86.
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 Booth Free School better than Shepaug Valley School?
On the Success Index (US), Booth Free School ranks higher (92.1 vs 82.7 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 Booth Free School and Shepaug Valley School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Roxbury and Washington in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Booth Free School: 86. Shepaug Valley School: 486. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Booth Free School and Shepaug Valley School rank in Connecticut?
Booth Free School is 36th of 596 and Shepaug Valley School is 34th of 180 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).