Branford High School vs Francis Walsh Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Branford High School
Branford · Public high · Grades 9–12
738 students
Francis Walsh Intermediate School
Branford · Public middle · Grades 5–8
775 students
| Measure | Branford High School Branford, Connecticut | Francis Walsh Intermediate School Branford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #71 of 180 | #93 of 178 |
| National rank | #2850 of 16,910 | #2926 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 738 | 775 |
| Enrollment | 738 | 775 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.7% | 42.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 52% |
| city | Branford | Branford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (71.8 vs 72.0).
- •Francis Walsh Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •Branford High School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 62%).
- •Branford High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.7% vs 42.5%).
- •Francis Walsh Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.0).
- •Francis Walsh Intermediate School is the larger school with 775 students compared with 738.
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 Branford High School better than Francis Walsh Intermediate 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 Branford High School and Francis Walsh Intermediate School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Branford and Branford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Branford High School: 738. Francis Walsh Intermediate School: 775. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Branford High School and Francis Walsh Intermediate School rank in Connecticut?
Branford High School is 71st of 180 and Francis Walsh Intermediate School is 93rd of 178 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).