Essex Elementary School vs Westbrook High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 6.4 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
Westbrook High School
Westbrook · Public high · Grades 9–12
166 students
| Measure | Essex Elementary School Centerbrook, Connecticut | Westbrook High School Westbrook, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #59 of 596 | #65 of 180 |
| National rank | #751 of 50,301 | #2475 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 307 | 166 |
| Enrollment | 307 | 166 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.2% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | – | 6.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 84.5% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 54.5% |
| city | Centerbrook | Westbrook |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Essex Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.1 vs 73.5).
- •Essex Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 54.5%).
- •Westbrook High School does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 82%).
- •Essex Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.2% vs 47%).
- •Essex Elementary School is the larger school with 307 students compared with 166.
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 Westbrook High School?
On the Success Index (US), Essex Elementary School ranks higher (90.1 vs 73.5 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 Essex Elementary School and Westbrook High School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Centerbrook and Westbrook in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Essex Elementary School: 307. Westbrook High School: 166. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Essex Elementary School and Westbrook High School rank in Connecticut?
Essex Elementary School is 59th of 596 and Westbrook High School is 65th of 180 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).