Coleytown Middle School vs Dwight Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coleytown Middle School
Westport · Public middle · Grades 6–8
484 students
Dwight Elementary School
Fairfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
228 students
| Measure | Coleytown Middle School Westport, Connecticut | Dwight Elementary School Fairfield, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #4 of 178 | #32 of 596 |
| National rank | #45 of 15,369 | #353 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 484 | 228 |
| Enrollment | 484 | 228 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.5% | 7.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 82% |
| city | Westport | Fairfield |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coleytown Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.1 vs 92.4).
- •Dwight Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 79%).
- •Dwight Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 79%).
- •Coleytown Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.5% vs 7.9%).
- •Coleytown Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.0).
- •Coleytown Middle School is the larger school with 484 students compared with 228.
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 Coleytown Middle School better than Dwight Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Coleytown Middle School ranks higher (95.1 vs 92.4 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 Coleytown Middle School and Dwight Elementary School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Westport and Fairfield in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coleytown Middle School: 484. Dwight Elementary School: 228. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coleytown Middle School and Dwight Elementary School rank in Connecticut?
Coleytown Middle School is 4th of 178 and Dwight Elementary School is 32nd of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).