Charles Wright School vs Discovery Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 659 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles Wright School
Wethersfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
235 students
Discovery Academy
Wethersfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
522 students
| Measure | Charles Wright School Wethersfield, Connecticut | Discovery Academy Wethersfield, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #328 of 596 | #346 of 596 |
| National rank | #16834 of 50,301 | #18451 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 235 | 522 |
| Enrollment | 235 | 522 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.7% | 54.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| city | Wethersfield | Wethersfield |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charles Wright School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.9 vs 59.6).
- •Discovery Academy does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Charles Wright School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.7% vs 54.2%).
- •Charles Wright School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.1).
- •Discovery Academy is the larger school with 522 students compared with 235.
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 Charles Wright School better than Discovery Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Charles Wright School ranks higher (61.9 vs 59.6 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 Charles Wright School and Discovery Academy?
About 659 m in a straight line, between Wethersfield and Wethersfield in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles Wright School: 235. Discovery Academy: 522. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles Wright School and Discovery Academy rank in Connecticut?
Charles Wright School is 328th of 596 and Discovery Academy is 346th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).