Francis Walsh Intermediate School vs John B. Sliney School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Francis Walsh Intermediate School
Branford · Public middle · Grades 5–8
775 students
John B. Sliney School
Branford · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
252 students
| Measure | Francis Walsh Intermediate School Branford, Connecticut | John B. Sliney School Branford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #93 of 178 | #269 of 596 |
| National rank | #2926 of 15,369 | #10663 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 775 | 252 |
| Enrollment | 775 | 252 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.5% | 47.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| city | Branford | Branford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Francis Walsh Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.0 vs 70.9).
- •John B. Sliney School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Francis Walsh Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Francis Walsh Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.5% vs 47.2%).
- •John B. Sliney School does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 10.8).
- •Francis Walsh Intermediate School is the larger school with 775 students compared with 252.
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 Francis Walsh Intermediate School better than John B. Sliney School?
On the Success Index (US), Francis Walsh Intermediate School ranks higher (72.0 vs 70.9 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 Francis Walsh Intermediate School and John B. Sliney School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Branford and Branford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Francis Walsh Intermediate School: 775. John B. Sliney School: 252. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Francis Walsh Intermediate School and John B. Sliney School rank in Connecticut?
Francis Walsh Intermediate School is 93rd of 178 and John B. Sliney School is 269th of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).