Forbes School vs Southwest School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.0 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
Southwest School
Torrington · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
289 students
| Measure | Forbes School Torrington, Connecticut | Southwest School Torrington, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #477 of 596 | #444 of 596 |
| National rank | #32609 of 50,301 | #28509 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 309 | 289 |
| Enrollment | 309 | 289 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.5% | 68.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 34% |
| city | Torrington | Torrington |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwest School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.2 vs 39.0).
- •Southwest School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 30%).
- •Southwest School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •Southwest School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.2% vs 71.5%).
- •Forbes School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.0).
- •Forbes School is the larger school with 309 students compared with 289.
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 Southwest School?
On the Success Index (US), Southwest School ranks higher (45.2 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 Southwest School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Torrington and Torrington in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forbes School: 309. Southwest School: 289. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forbes School and Southwest School rank in Connecticut?
Forbes School is 477th of 596 and Southwest School is 444th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).