Canterbury Elementary School vs Dr. Charles E. Murphy School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 34 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canterbury Elementary School
Canterbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
295 students
Dr. Charles E. Murphy School
Oakdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
296 students
| Measure | Canterbury Elementary School Canterbury, Connecticut | Dr. Charles E. Murphy School Oakdale, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #280 of 596 | #215 of 596 |
| National rank | #11711 of 50,301 | #6078 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 295 | 296 |
| Enrollment | 295 | 296 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.9% | 40.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| city | Canterbury | Oakdale |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. Charles E. Murphy School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.1 vs 69.4).
- •Dr. Charles E. Murphy School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Dr. Charles E. Murphy School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Canterbury Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.9% vs 40.5%).
- •Dr. Charles E. Murphy School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.8).
- •Dr. Charles E. Murphy School is the larger school with 296 students compared with 295.
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 Canterbury Elementary School better than Dr. Charles E. Murphy School?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. Charles E. Murphy School ranks higher (78.1 vs 69.4 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 Canterbury Elementary School and Dr. Charles E. Murphy School?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Canterbury and Oakdale in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canterbury Elementary School: 295. Dr. Charles E. Murphy School: 296. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canterbury Elementary School and Dr. Charles E. Murphy School rank in Connecticut?
Canterbury Elementary School is 280th of 596 and Dr. Charles E. Murphy School is 215th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).