Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy vs Keeney School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy
Manchester · Public middle · Grades 5–8
864 students
Keeney School
Manchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
366 students
| Measure | Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy Manchester, Connecticut | Keeney School Manchester, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #156 of 178 | #382 of 596 |
| National rank | #10964 of 15,369 | #21665 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 864 | 366 |
| Enrollment | 864 | 366 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.5% | 53.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 42% |
| city | Manchester | Manchester |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Keeney School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.0 vs 34.5).
- •Keeney School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 26%).
- •Keeney School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Keeney School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.3% vs 64.5%).
- •Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.2).
- •Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy is the larger school with 864 students compared with 366.
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 Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy better than Keeney School?
On the Success Index (US), Keeney School ranks higher (55.0 vs 34.5 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 Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy and Keeney School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy: 864. Keeney School: 366. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy and Keeney School rank in Connecticut?
Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy is 156th of 178 and Keeney School is 382nd of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).