Horace W. Porter School vs W. B. Sweeney School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 6.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horace W. Porter School
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
440 students
W. B. Sweeney School
Willimantic · Public elementary · Grades K–5
212 students
| Measure | Horace W. Porter School Columbia, Connecticut | W. B. Sweeney School Willimantic, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #233 of 596 | #513 of 596 |
| National rank | #7594 of 50,301 | #39036 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 440 | 212 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 212 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22% | 84.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 27% |
| city | Columbia | Willimantic |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horace W. Porter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.6 vs 29.3).
- •Horace W. Porter School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 27%).
- •Horace W. Porter School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 32%).
- •Horace W. Porter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 84.4%).
- •Horace W. Porter School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 10.1).
- •Horace W. Porter School is the larger school with 440 students compared with 212.
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 Horace W. Porter School better than W. B. Sweeney School?
On the Success Index (US), Horace W. Porter School ranks higher (75.6 vs 29.3 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 Horace W. Porter School and W. B. Sweeney School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Willimantic in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horace W. Porter School: 440. W. B. Sweeney School: 212. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horace W. Porter School and W. B. Sweeney School rank in Connecticut?
Horace W. Porter School is 233rd of 596 and W. B. Sweeney School is 513th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).