Griswold High School vs Preston Veterans' Memorial School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 7.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Griswold High School
Griswold · Public high · Grades 9–12
606 students
Preston Veterans' Memorial School
Preston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
284 students
| Measure | Griswold High School Griswold, Connecticut | Preston Veterans' Memorial School Preston, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #112 of 180 | #255 of 596 |
| National rank | #8672 of 16,910 | #8938 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 606 | 284 |
| Enrollment | 606 | 284 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.6% | 28.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 52% |
| city | Griswold | Preston |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Preston Veterans' Memorial School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 48.9).
- •Preston Veterans' Memorial School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Preston Veterans' Memorial School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Preston Veterans' Memorial School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.2% vs 52.6%).
- •Griswold High School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.3).
- •Griswold High School is the larger school with 606 students compared with 284.
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 Griswold High School better than Preston Veterans' Memorial School?
On the Success Index (US), Preston Veterans' Memorial School ranks higher (73.5 vs 48.9 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 Griswold High School and Preston Veterans' Memorial School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Griswold and Preston in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Griswold High School: 606. Preston Veterans' Memorial School: 284. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Griswold High School and Preston Veterans' Memorial School rank in Connecticut?
Griswold High School is 112th of 180 and Preston Veterans' Memorial School is 255th of 596 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).