Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy vs Odyssey Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 3.2 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
Odyssey Community School
Manchester · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
410 students
| Measure | Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy Manchester, Connecticut | Odyssey Community School Manchester, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #156 of 178 | #324 of 596 |
| National rank | #10964 of 15,369 | #16277 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 864 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 864 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.5% | 40.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 47% |
| city | Manchester | Manchester |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Odyssey Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.8 vs 34.5).
- •Odyssey Community School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 26%).
- •Odyssey Community School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 32%).
- •Odyssey Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.5% vs 64.5%).
- •Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.4).
- •Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy is the larger school with 864 students compared with 410.
- •Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy is a public school while Odyssey Community School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Odyssey Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Odyssey Community School ranks higher (62.8 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 Odyssey Community School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy: 864. Odyssey Community School: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy and Odyssey Community School rank in Connecticut?
Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy is 156th of 178 and Odyssey Community School is 324th of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).