Duffy School vs Smith School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Duffy School
West Hartford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
489 students
Smith School
West Hartford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
342 students
| Measure | Duffy School West Hartford, Connecticut | Smith School West Hartford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #109 of 596 | #237 of 596 |
| National rank | #1539 of 50,301 | #7740 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 489 | 342 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 342 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11% | 54.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 67% |
| city | West Hartford | West Hartford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Duffy School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.3 vs 75.4).
- •Duffy School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 67%).
- •Duffy School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 67%).
- •Duffy School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11% vs 54.7%).
- •Smith School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 13.6).
- •Duffy School is the larger school with 489 students compared with 342.
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 Duffy School better than Smith School?
On the Success Index (US), Duffy School ranks higher (87.3 vs 75.4 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 Duffy School and Smith School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between West Hartford and West Hartford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Duffy School: 489. Smith School: 342. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Duffy School and Smith School rank in Connecticut?
Duffy School is 109th of 596 and Smith School is 237th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).