Chester Elementary School vs Valley Regional High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chester Elementary School
Chester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
198 students
Valley Regional High School
Deep River · Public high · Grades 9–12
429 students
| Measure | Chester Elementary School Chester, Connecticut | Valley Regional High School Deep River, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #91 of 596 | #46 of 180 |
| National rank | #1168 of 50,301 | #1340 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 198 | 429 |
| Enrollment | 198 | 429 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.3% | 27.3% |
| Students per teacher | – | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 52% |
| city | Chester | Deep River |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chester Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.4 vs 79.6).
- •Chester Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Chester Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Valley Regional High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.3% vs 28.3%).
- •Valley Regional High School is the larger school with 429 students compared with 198.
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 Chester Elementary School better than Valley Regional High School?
On the Success Index (US), Chester Elementary School ranks higher (88.4 vs 79.6 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 Chester Elementary School and Valley Regional High School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Chester and Deep River in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chester Elementary School: 198. Valley Regional High School: 429. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chester Elementary School and Valley Regional High School rank in Connecticut?
Chester Elementary School is 91st of 596 and Valley Regional High School is 46th of 180 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).