Farmington High School vs Thompson Brook School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farmington High School
Farmington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,261 students
Thompson Brook School
Avon · Public middle · Grades 5–6
497 students
| Measure | Farmington High School Farmington, Connecticut | Thompson Brook School Avon, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #24 of 180 | #45 of 178 |
| National rank | #567 of 16,910 | #642 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 1,261 | 497 |
| Enrollment | 1,261 | 497 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.8% | 11.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 69% |
| city | Farmington | Avon |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (85.8 vs 86.0).
- •Thompson Brook School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 67%).
- •Farmington High School does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 77%).
- •Thompson Brook School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.1% vs 20.8%).
- •Farmington High School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.6).
- •Farmington High School is the larger school with 1,261 students compared with 497.
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 Farmington High School better than Thompson Brook School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Farmington High School and Thompson Brook School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Farmington and Avon in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farmington High School: 1,261. Thompson Brook School: 497. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farmington High School and Thompson Brook School rank in Connecticut?
Farmington High School is 24th of 180 and Thompson Brook School is 45th of 178 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).