Carrington School vs Watertown High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.7 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
Watertown High School
Watertown · Public high · Grades 9–12
693 students
| Measure | Carrington School Waterbury, Connecticut | Watertown High School Watertown, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #468 of 596 | #97 of 180 |
| National rank | #31435 of 50,301 | #6602 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 455 | 693 |
| Enrollment | 455 | 693 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.3% | 40.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 33% |
| city | Waterbury | Watertown |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Watertown High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 40.7).
- •Watertown High School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 46%).
- •Watertown High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.4% vs 70.3%).
- •Watertown High School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 13.4).
- •Watertown High School is the larger school with 693 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 Watertown High School?
On the Success Index (US), Watertown High School ranks higher (56.9 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 Watertown High School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Waterbury and Watertown in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carrington School: 455. Watertown High School: 693. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carrington School and Watertown High School rank in Connecticut?
Carrington School is 468th of 596 and Watertown High School is 97th of 180 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).