Ellington High School vs Windermere School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellington High School
Ellington · Public high · Grades 9–12
701 students
Windermere School
Ellington · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
627 students
| Measure | Ellington High School Ellington, Connecticut | Windermere School Ellington, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #63 of 180 | #138 of 596 |
| National rank | #2335 of 16,910 | #2813 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 701 | 627 |
| Enrollment | 701 | 627 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22% | 26.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 70% |
| city | Ellington | Ellington |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Windermere School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.2 vs 74.0).
- •Windermere School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 42%).
- •Ellington High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 71%).
- •Ellington High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 26.2%).
- •Ellington High School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.6).
- •Ellington High School is the larger school with 701 students compared with 627.
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 Ellington High School better than Windermere School?
On the Success Index (US), Windermere School ranks higher (84.2 vs 74.0 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 Ellington High School and Windermere School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Ellington and Ellington in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ellington High School: 701. Windermere School: 627. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ellington High School and Windermere School rank in Connecticut?
Ellington High School is 63rd of 180 and Windermere School is 138th of 596 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).