Gideon Welles School vs Glastonbury High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gideon Welles School
Glastonbury · Public middle · Grades 5–6
551 students
Glastonbury High School
Glastonbury · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,737 students
| Measure | Gideon Welles School Glastonbury, Connecticut | Glastonbury High School Glastonbury, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #20 of 178 | #21 of 180 |
| National rank | #238 of 15,369 | #530 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 551 | 1,737 |
| Enrollment | 551 | 1,737 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.2% | 15.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 74% |
| city | Glastonbury | Glastonbury |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gideon Welles School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.8 vs 86.2).
- •Gideon Welles School does better on math proficiency (81% vs 74%).
- •Glastonbury High School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 78%).
- •Gideon Welles School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.2% vs 15.8%).
- •Glastonbury High School is the larger school with 1,737 students compared with 551.
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 Gideon Welles School better than Glastonbury High School?
On the Success Index (US), Gideon Welles School ranks higher (90.8 vs 86.2 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 Gideon Welles School and Glastonbury High School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Glastonbury and Glastonbury in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gideon Welles School: 551. Glastonbury High School: 1,737. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gideon Welles School and Glastonbury High School rank in Connecticut?
Gideon Welles School is 20th of 178 and Glastonbury High School is 21st of 180 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).