Capt. Nathan Hale School vs E. O. Smith High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 6.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capt. Nathan Hale School
Coventry · Public middle · Grades 6–8
363 students
E. O. Smith High School
Storrs · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,010 students
| Measure | Capt. Nathan Hale School Coventry, Connecticut | E. O. Smith High School Storrs, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #40 of 178 | #35 of 180 |
| National rank | #563 of 15,369 | #943 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 363 | 1,010 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 1,010 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.8% | 27.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| city | Coventry | Storrs |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Capt. Nathan Hale School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.8 vs 82.5).
- •E. O. Smith High School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •E. O. Smith High School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 78%).
- •E. O. Smith High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.3% vs 27.8%).
- •Capt. Nathan Hale School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.9).
- •E. O. Smith High School is the larger school with 1,010 students compared with 363.
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 Capt. Nathan Hale School better than E. O. Smith High School?
On the Success Index (US), Capt. Nathan Hale School ranks higher (86.8 vs 82.5 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 Capt. Nathan Hale School and E. O. Smith High School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Coventry and Storrs in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capt. Nathan Hale School: 363. E. O. Smith High School: 1,010. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capt. Nathan Hale School and E. O. Smith High School rank in Connecticut?
Capt. Nathan Hale School is 40th of 178 and E. O. Smith High School is 35th of 180 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).