Essex Elementary School vs Valley Regional High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Essex Elementary School
Centerbrook · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
307 students
Valley Regional High School
Deep River · Public high · Grades 9–12
429 students
| Measure | Essex Elementary School Centerbrook, Connecticut | Valley Regional High School Deep River, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #59 of 596 | #46 of 180 |
| National rank | #751 of 50,301 | #1340 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 307 | 429 |
| Enrollment | 307 | 429 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.2% | 27.3% |
| Students per teacher | – | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 52% |
| city | Centerbrook | Deep River |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Essex Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.1 vs 79.6).
- •Essex Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Essex Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Essex Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.2% vs 27.3%).
- •Valley Regional High School is the larger school with 429 students compared with 307.
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 Essex Elementary School better than Valley Regional High School?
On the Success Index (US), Essex Elementary School ranks higher (90.1 vs 79.6 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 Essex Elementary School and Valley Regional High School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Centerbrook and Deep River in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Essex Elementary School: 307. Valley Regional High School: 429. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Essex Elementary School and Valley Regional High School rank in Connecticut?
Essex Elementary School is 59th of 596 and Valley Regional High School is 46th of 180 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).