Branford High School vs John B. Sliney School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.3 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
John B. Sliney School
Branford · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
252 students
| Measure | Branford High School Branford, Connecticut | John B. Sliney School Branford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #71 of 180 | #269 of 596 |
| National rank | #2850 of 16,910 | #10663 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 738 | 252 |
| Enrollment | 738 | 252 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.7% | 47.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 62% |
| city | Branford | Branford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (71.8 vs 70.9).
- •John B. Sliney School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 48%).
- •Branford High School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 57%).
- •Branford High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.7% vs 47.2%).
- •John B. Sliney School does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 11.0).
- •Branford High School is the larger school with 738 students compared with 252.
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 John B. Sliney 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 John B. Sliney School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Branford and Branford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Branford High School: 738. John B. Sliney School: 252. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Branford High School and John B. Sliney School rank in Connecticut?
Branford High School is 71st of 180 and John B. Sliney School is 269th of 596 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).