Gales Ferry School vs Veterans' Memorial School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gales Ferry School
Gales Ferry · Public elementary · Grades K–2
195 students
Veterans' Memorial School
Norwich · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
290 students
| Measure | Gales Ferry School Gales Ferry, Connecticut | Veterans' Memorial School Norwich, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #199 of 596 | #478 of 596 |
| National rank | #5245 of 50,301 | #32793 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 195 | 290 |
| Enrollment | 195 | 290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.7% | 77.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 42% |
| Math proficiency | – | 37% |
| city | Gales Ferry | Norwich |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gales Ferry School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.5 vs 38.8).
- •Gales Ferry School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.7% vs 77.2%).
- •Gales Ferry School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.2).
- •Veterans' Memorial School is the larger school with 290 students compared with 195.
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 Gales Ferry School better than Veterans' Memorial School?
On the Success Index (US), Gales Ferry School ranks higher (79.5 vs 38.8 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 Gales Ferry School and Veterans' Memorial School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Gales Ferry and Norwich in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gales Ferry School: 195. Veterans' Memorial School: 290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gales Ferry School and Veterans' Memorial School rank in Connecticut?
Gales Ferry School is 199th of 596 and Veterans' Memorial School is 478th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).