George Hersey Robertson School vs Horace W. Porter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Hersey Robertson School
Coventry · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
370 students
Horace W. Porter School
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
440 students
| Measure | George Hersey Robertson School Coventry, Connecticut | Horace W. Porter School Columbia, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #114 of 596 | #233 of 596 |
| National rank | #1929 of 50,301 | #7594 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 370 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.5% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 48% |
| city | Coventry | Columbia |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George Hersey Robertson School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.2 vs 75.6).
- •George Hersey Robertson School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 48%).
- •George Hersey Robertson School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 67%).
- •Horace W. Porter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 26.5%).
- •Horace W. Porter School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.8).
- •Horace W. Porter School is the larger school with 440 students compared with 370.
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 George Hersey Robertson School better than Horace W. Porter School?
On the Success Index (US), George Hersey Robertson School ranks higher (86.2 vs 75.6 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 George Hersey Robertson School and Horace W. Porter School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Coventry and Columbia in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George Hersey Robertson School: 370. Horace W. Porter School: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George Hersey Robertson School and Horace W. Porter School rank in Connecticut?
George Hersey Robertson School is 114th of 596 and Horace W. Porter School is 233rd of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).