Central School vs Simsbury High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central School
Simsbury · Public elementary · Grades K–6
393 students
Simsbury High School
Simsbury · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,187 students
| Measure | Central School Simsbury, Connecticut | Simsbury High School Simsbury, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #48 of 596 | #19 of 180 |
| National rank | #536 of 50,301 | #440 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 393 | 1,187 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 1,187 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.5% | 17.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 71% |
| city | Simsbury | Simsbury |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.2 vs 87.1).
- •Central School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 71%).
- •Central School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 86%).
- •Central School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.5% vs 17.9%).
- •Simsbury High School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.7).
- •Simsbury High School is the larger school with 1,187 students compared with 393.
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 Central School better than Simsbury High School?
On the Success Index (US), Central School ranks higher (91.2 vs 87.1 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 Central School and Simsbury High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Simsbury and Simsbury in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central School: 393. Simsbury High School: 1,187. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central School and Simsbury High School rank in Connecticut?
Central School is 48th of 596 and Simsbury High School is 19th of 180 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).