Forbes School vs Harwinton Consolidated School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forbes School
Torrington · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
309 students
Harwinton Consolidated School
Hawrinton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
374 students
| Measure | Forbes School Torrington, Connecticut | Harwinton Consolidated School Hawrinton, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #477 of 596 | #93 of 596 |
| National rank | #32609 of 50,301 | #1179 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 309 | 374 |
| Enrollment | 309 | 374 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.5% | 20.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 82% |
| city | Torrington | Hawrinton |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harwinton Consolidated School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.4 vs 39.0).
- •Harwinton Consolidated School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 30%).
- •Harwinton Consolidated School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •Harwinton Consolidated School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.9% vs 71.5%).
- •Forbes School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.1).
- •Harwinton Consolidated School is the larger school with 374 students compared with 309.
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 Forbes School better than Harwinton Consolidated School?
On the Success Index (US), Harwinton Consolidated School ranks higher (88.4 vs 39.0 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 Forbes School and Harwinton Consolidated School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Torrington and Hawrinton in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forbes School: 309. Harwinton Consolidated School: 374. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forbes School and Harwinton Consolidated School rank in Connecticut?
Forbes School is 477th of 596 and Harwinton Consolidated School is 93rd of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).