Great Neck Elementary School vs The Friendship School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Neck Elementary School
Waterford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
309 students
The Friendship School
Waterford · Public other · Grades PK–PK
460 students
| Measure | Great Neck Elementary School Waterford, Connecticut | The Friendship School Waterford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #79 of 596 | – |
| National rank | #985 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 309 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 309 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.1% | 66.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | – |
| Math proficiency | 77% | – |
| city | Waterford | Waterford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Great Neck Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.1% vs 66.7%).
- •Great Neck Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 17.7).
- •The Friendship School is the larger school with 460 students compared with 309.
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 Great Neck Elementary School better than The Friendship School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Great Neck Elementary School and The Friendship School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Waterford and Waterford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Great Neck Elementary School: 309. The Friendship School: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Great Neck Elementary School and The Friendship School rank in Connecticut?
Great Neck Elementary School is 79th of 596 and The Friendship School is unranked among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).