Driggs School vs Walsh School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Driggs School
Waterbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
410 students
Walsh School
Waterbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
350 students
| Measure | Driggs School Waterbury, Connecticut | Walsh School Waterbury, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #569 of 596 | #560 of 596 |
| National rank | #46000 of 50,301 | #45062 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 410 | 350 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 350 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.4% | 86.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 14% |
| city | Waterbury | Waterbury |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walsh School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.7 vs 18.1).
- •Driggs School does better on math proficiency (15% vs 14%).
- •Driggs School does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 18%).
- •Driggs School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.4% vs 86.6%).
- •Walsh School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.1).
- •Driggs School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 350.
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 Driggs School better than Walsh School?
On the Success Index (US), Walsh School ranks higher (19.7 vs 18.1 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 Driggs School and Walsh School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Waterbury and Waterbury in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Driggs School: 410. Walsh School: 350. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Driggs School and Walsh School rank in Connecticut?
Driggs School is 569th of 596 and Walsh School is 560th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).