Emerson-Williams School vs Highcrest School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerson-Williams School
Wethersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
408 students
Highcrest School
Wethersfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
429 students
| Measure | Emerson-Williams School Wethersfield, Connecticut | Highcrest School Wethersfield, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #286 of 596 | #180 of 596 |
| National rank | #12059 of 50,301 | #4657 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 408 | 429 |
| Enrollment | 408 | 429 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23% | 18.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 65% |
| city | Wethersfield | Wethersfield |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highcrest School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.6 vs 68.9).
- •Highcrest School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 51%).
- •Highcrest School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 62%).
- •Highcrest School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.9% vs 23%).
- •Emerson-Williams School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.3).
- •Highcrest School is the larger school with 429 students compared with 408.
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 Emerson-Williams School better than Highcrest School?
On the Success Index (US), Highcrest School ranks higher (80.6 vs 68.9 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 Emerson-Williams School and Highcrest School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Wethersfield and Wethersfield in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson-Williams School: 408. Highcrest School: 429. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson-Williams School and Highcrest School rank in Connecticut?
Emerson-Williams School is 286th of 596 and Highcrest School is 180th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).