Great Neck Elementary School vs Waterford High 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
Waterford High School
Waterford · Public high · Grades 9–12
713 students
| Measure | Great Neck Elementary School Waterford, Connecticut | Waterford High School Waterford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #79 of 596 | #64 of 180 |
| National rank | #985 of 50,301 | #2398 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 309 | 713 |
| Enrollment | 309 | 713 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.1% | 30.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 50% |
| city | Waterford | Waterford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Great Neck Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.1 vs 73.8).
- •Great Neck Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 50%).
- •Great Neck Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 71%).
- •Great Neck Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.1% vs 30.6%).
- •Great Neck Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.1).
- •Waterford High School is the larger school with 713 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 Waterford High School?
On the Success Index (US), Great Neck Elementary School ranks higher (89.1 vs 73.8 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 Great Neck Elementary School and Waterford High 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. Waterford High School: 713. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Great Neck Elementary School and Waterford High School rank in Connecticut?
Great Neck Elementary School is 79th of 596 and Waterford High School is 64th of 180 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).