Carrington School vs Swift Middle 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.
Carrington School
Waterbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
455 students
Swift Middle School
Oakville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
591 students
| Measure | Carrington School Waterbury, Connecticut | Swift Middle School Oakville, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #468 of 596 | #104 of 178 |
| National rank | #31435 of 50,301 | #3981 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 455 | 591 |
| Enrollment | 455 | 591 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.3% | 44.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 42% |
| city | Waterbury | Oakville |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Swift Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.1 vs 40.7).
- •Swift Middle School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 33%).
- •Swift Middle School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 46%).
- •Swift Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.3% vs 70.3%).
- •Swift Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 13.4).
- •Swift Middle School is the larger school with 591 students compared with 455.
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 Carrington School better than Swift Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Swift Middle School ranks higher (67.1 vs 40.7 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 Carrington School and Swift Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Waterbury and Oakville in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carrington School: 455. Swift Middle School: 591. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carrington School and Swift Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Carrington School is 468th of 596 and Swift Middle School is 104th of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).