Discovery Academy vs Wethersfield High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Academy
Wethersfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
522 students
Wethersfield High School
Wethersfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,146 students
| Measure | Discovery Academy Wethersfield, Connecticut | Wethersfield High School Wethersfield, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #346 of 596 | #81 of 180 |
| National rank | #18451 of 50,301 | #3625 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 522 | 1,146 |
| Enrollment | 522 | 1,146 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.2% | 25.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 46% |
| city | Wethersfield | Wethersfield |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wethersfield High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.8 vs 59.6).
- •Discovery Academy does better on math proficiency (52% vs 46%).
- •Wethersfield High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Wethersfield High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.9% vs 54.2%).
- •Wethersfield High School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.1).
- •Wethersfield High School is the larger school with 1,146 students compared with 522.
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 Discovery Academy better than Wethersfield High School?
On the Success Index (US), Wethersfield High School ranks higher (68.8 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 Discovery Academy and Wethersfield High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Wethersfield and Wethersfield in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Academy: 522. Wethersfield High School: 1,146. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Academy and Wethersfield High School rank in Connecticut?
Discovery Academy is 346th of 596 and Wethersfield High School is 81st of 180 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).