Frank Ward Strong School vs Frederick Brewster School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frank Ward Strong School
Durham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
319 students
Frederick Brewster School
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
214 students
| Measure | Frank Ward Strong School Durham, Connecticut | Frederick Brewster School Durham, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #36 of 178 | #266 of 596 |
| National rank | #534 of 15,369 | #10119 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 319 | 214 |
| Enrollment | 319 | 214 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.2% | 17.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 54.5% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frank Ward Strong School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.2 vs 71.7).
- •Frank Ward Strong School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 54.5%).
- •Frank Ward Strong School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 54.5%).
- •Frank Ward Strong School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.2% vs 17.8%).
- •Frederick Brewster School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 10.6).
- •Frank Ward Strong School is the larger school with 319 students compared with 214.
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 Frank Ward Strong School better than Frederick Brewster School?
On the Success Index (US), Frank Ward Strong School ranks higher (87.2 vs 71.7 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 Frank Ward Strong School and Frederick Brewster School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frank Ward Strong School: 319. Frederick Brewster School: 214. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frank Ward Strong School and Frederick Brewster School rank in Connecticut?
Frank Ward Strong School is 36th of 178 and Frederick Brewster School is 266th of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).