Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School vs East Hartford High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School
East Hartford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
519 students
East Hartford High School
East Hartford · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,776 students
| Measure | Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School East Hartford, Connecticut | East Hartford High School East Hartford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #399 of 596 | #147 of 180 |
| National rank | #24119 of 50,301 | #12625 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 519 | 1,776 |
| Enrollment | 519 | 1,776 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.6% | 56.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 19% |
| city | East Hartford | East Hartford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.5 vs 33.1).
- •Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 19%).
- •Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 38%).
- •East Hartford High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.7% vs 57.6%).
- •Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.4).
- •East Hartford High School is the larger school with 1,776 students compared with 519.
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 Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School better than East Hartford High School?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School ranks higher (51.5 vs 33.1 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 Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School and East Hartford High School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between East Hartford and East Hartford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School: 519. East Hartford High School: 1,776. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School and East Hartford High School rank in Connecticut?
Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School is 399th of 596 and East Hartford High School is 147th of 180 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).