Bradley School vs Sunnyside School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bradley School
Derby · Public elementary · Grades K–5
244 students
Sunnyside School
Shelton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
229 students
| Measure | Bradley School Derby, Connecticut | Sunnyside School Shelton, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #293 of 596 | #289 of 596 |
| National rank | #12785 of 50,301 | #12466 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 244 | 229 |
| Enrollment | 244 | 229 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.7% | 51.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| city | Derby | Shelton |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (67.9 vs 68.4).
- •Sunnyside School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Sunnyside School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Bradley School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.7% vs 51.1%).
- •Bradley School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 16.4).
- •Bradley School is the larger school with 244 students compared with 229.
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 Bradley School better than Sunnyside School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bradley School and Sunnyside School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Derby and Shelton in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bradley School: 244. Sunnyside School: 229. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bradley School and Sunnyside School rank in Connecticut?
Bradley School is 293rd of 596 and Sunnyside School is 289th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).