Elizabeth Shelton School vs Shelton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elizabeth Shelton School
Shelton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
405 students
Shelton High School
Shelton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,308 students
| Measure | Elizabeth Shelton School Shelton, Connecticut | Shelton High School Shelton, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #222 of 596 | #84 of 180 |
| National rank | #6630 of 50,301 | #3898 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 405 | 1,308 |
| Enrollment | 405 | 1,308 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.1% | 37.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 51% |
| city | Shelton | Shelton |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elizabeth Shelton School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.1 vs 67.7).
- •Elizabeth Shelton School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 51%).
- •Elizabeth Shelton School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 71%).
- •Elizabeth Shelton School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.1% vs 37.5%).
- •Elizabeth Shelton School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.4).
- •Shelton High School is the larger school with 1,308 students compared with 405.
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 Elizabeth Shelton School better than Shelton High School?
On the Success Index (US), Elizabeth Shelton School ranks higher (77.1 vs 67.7 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 Elizabeth Shelton School and Shelton High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Shelton and Shelton in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elizabeth Shelton School: 405. Shelton High School: 1,308. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elizabeth Shelton School and Shelton High School rank in Connecticut?
Elizabeth Shelton School is 222nd of 596 and Shelton High School is 84th of 180 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).