Duffy School vs Wolcott School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.5 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
Wolcott School
West Hartford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
354 students
| Measure | Duffy School West Hartford, Connecticut | Wolcott School West Hartford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #109 of 596 | #245 of 596 |
| National rank | #1539 of 50,301 | #8428 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 489 | 354 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 354 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11% | 35.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 60% |
| city | West Hartford | West Hartford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Duffy School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.3 vs 74.3).
- •Duffy School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 60%).
- •Duffy School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 62%).
- •Duffy School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11% vs 35.6%).
- •Wolcott School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.6).
- •Duffy School is the larger school with 489 students compared with 354.
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 Wolcott School?
On the Success Index (US), Duffy School ranks higher (87.3 vs 74.3 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 Wolcott School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between West Hartford and West Hartford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Duffy School: 489. Wolcott School: 354. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Duffy School and Wolcott School rank in Connecticut?
Duffy School is 109th of 596 and Wolcott School is 245th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).