Crosby High School vs Darcey School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crosby High School
Waterbury · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,453 students
Darcey School
Cheshire · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
159 students
| Measure | Crosby High School Waterbury, Connecticut | Darcey School Cheshire, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #178 of 180 | #210 of 596 |
| National rank | #16401 of 16,910 | #5716 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 1,453 | 159 |
| Enrollment | 1,453 | 159 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83% | 19.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | – |
| Math proficiency | 5% | – |
| city | Waterbury | Cheshire |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Darcey School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.7 vs 12.4).
- •Darcey School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.5% vs 83%).
- •Darcey School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 17.1).
- •Crosby High School is the larger school with 1,453 students compared with 159.
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 Crosby High School better than Darcey School?
On the Success Index (US), Darcey School ranks higher (78.7 vs 12.4 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 Crosby High School and Darcey School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Waterbury and Cheshire in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crosby High School: 1,453. Darcey School: 159. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crosby High School and Darcey School rank in Connecticut?
Crosby High School is 178th of 180 and Darcey School is 210th of 596 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).