Canterbury Elementary School vs Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 792 m 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. Helen Baldwin Middle School
Canterbury · Public middle · Grades 5–8
213 students
| Measure | Canterbury Elementary School Canterbury, Connecticut | Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School Canterbury, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #280 of 596 | #109 of 178 |
| National rank | #11711 of 50,301 | #4637 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 295 | 213 |
| Enrollment | 295 | 213 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.9% | 33.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| city | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canterbury Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.4 vs 63.8).
- •Canterbury Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.8% vs 34.9%).
- •Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 12.8).
- •Canterbury Elementary School is the larger school with 295 students compared with 213.
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. Helen Baldwin Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Canterbury Elementary School ranks higher (69.4 vs 63.8 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. Helen Baldwin Middle School?
About 792 m in a straight line, between Canterbury and Canterbury in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canterbury Elementary School: 295. Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School: 213. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canterbury Elementary School and Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Canterbury Elementary School is 280th of 596 and Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School is 109th of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).