Forbes School vs Torrington High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.9 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
Torrington High School
Torrington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,034 students
| Measure | Forbes School Torrington, Connecticut | Torrington High School Torrington, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #477 of 596 | #133 of 180 |
| National rank | #32609 of 50,301 | #11515 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 309 | 1,034 |
| Enrollment | 309 | 1,034 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.5% | 62.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 22% |
| city | Torrington | Torrington |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forbes School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.0 vs 37.8).
- •Forbes School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 22%).
- •Torrington High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Torrington High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.3% vs 71.5%).
- •Forbes School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.0).
- •Torrington High School is the larger school with 1,034 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 Torrington High School?
On the Success Index (US), Forbes School ranks higher (39.0 vs 37.8 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 Torrington High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Torrington and Torrington in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forbes School: 309. Torrington High School: 1,034. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forbes School and Torrington High School rank in Connecticut?
Forbes School is 477th of 596 and Torrington High School is 133rd of 180 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).